Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
93384-22-6
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.
Binding
Hair Conditioning
Humectant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Soothes skin inflammation
Supports collagen production
Helps strengthen skin barrier
Traditional Use
The protein extract from wheat gluten was traditionally valued for its ability to form protective films on skin and improve product texture in historical cosmetic formulations.