Disodium Wheatgermamphodiacetate
AKA “Wheat germ amino acid, Amphoteric surfactant
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium wheatgermamphodiacetate
AKA: Wheat germ amino acid, Amphoteric surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amides, wheat-germ-oil, N-[2-(N-(2-carboxymethyl)-N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)amino)ethyl]-, disodium salts
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative created to provide cleansing and conditioning properties while mimicking the nutritive qualities associated with wheat germ, which has been used in traditional skincare for its vitamin E content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR