Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids
AKA “Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Undecylenoyl wheat amino acids
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, wheat, N-(1-oxoundecenyl)-
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
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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.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient created by combining undecylenic acid with wheat protein hydrolysate. Designed to provide antimicrobial protection while delivering plant-derived amino acids for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR