Triticum Turgidum Durum (Wheat) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-44-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Durum wheat has been cultivated for over 8,000 years in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Traditionally valued as a nutritive grain; modern extraction captures its protein and antioxidant compounds for skincare conditioning.