INCI name

TRITICUM VULGARE GERM EXTRACT

Wheat germ extract

An extract of wheat germ.

What it is

Triticum vulgare germ extract is obtained from the germ of wheat, Triticum vulgare. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning and skin protecting.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body lotions, hair care and masks.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction solvent or the composition of the extract.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (76)

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