Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil, rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. It nourishes and softens dry skin and acts as an antioxidant. Heavy; fungal-acne- and comedone-prone skin should note the fatty-acid profile.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A nourishing vitamin-E oil. Safe; heavy, use with care on oily skin.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
- Use with caution
- Oily
Frequently asked questions
Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil safe during pregnancy?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil for?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive. Use with caution in: oily.
What is Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Wheat germ oil, rich in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 3/5 – moderate comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil?
The INCI name is Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil. It may also appear as: Wheat Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil.
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Oleate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Poly-L-Lysine
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