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Wheatgerm oil is a yellow/reddish oil derived from germs on the common wheat. It is rich in Vitamin E, an ingredient with many skin benefits.
About 80% of the oil is made up of fatty acids. The majority of these include linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
Studies show this oil can aid in wound healing and soothing inflammation.
This ingredient may not be acne or fungal-acne safe.
Is wheat germ oil gluten-free?
Sometimes, the Vitamin E derived from wheat germ can contain gluten. However, most plant derived oil is processed to remove all proteins.
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Also known as: Wheatgerm Oil
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.5% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is most often found as ingredient number 12 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil the most:
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Products with Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 80430
- INCI Name: TRITICUM VULGARE GERM OIL
- EC #: Â - / 281-689-7
- All Functions: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
