Wheat Germ Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, wheat germ
What does it do?
Wheat Germ Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Wheat Germ Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheat Germ Acid?
Wheat Germ Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, wheat germ
Is Wheat Germ Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Wheat Germ Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Wheat Germ Acid do in cosmetic products?
Wheat Germ Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Wheat Germ Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Wheat Germ Acid is 68938-32-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010