Wheat Germ Oil PEG-40 Butyloctanol Esters
AKA “Wheat germ oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Wheat germ oil peg-40 butyloctanol esters
AKA: Triticum vulgare germ oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Wheat Germ Oil PEG-40 Butyloctanol Esters is the product obtained by the reaction of a mixture of Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil and Butyloctanol with PEG-40
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern emulsified form of wheat germ oil developed for cosmetic formulations. Based on the traditional use of wheat germ oil as a nourishing skincare ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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