Wheat Gluten
AKA “Gluten Protein, Triticum Aestivum Gluten
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Wheat gluten
AKA: Gluten Protein, Triticum Aestivum Gluten
Skin Conditioning · Moisturising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Clean
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten is the hydrolysate of Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
100684-25-1
Form
Powder
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Functions
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Extracted from wheat for use in cosmetics since the mid-20th century. Traditional cultures have used wheat-based preparations for skin conditioning; gluten provides protein and film-forming benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Safety Assessment of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2018
Safety Assessment of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett C, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2018
Final Report of the Safety Assessment for Wheat Germ Glycerides and Wheat Gluten
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Wheat Gluten
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR