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Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Good

Emollient

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil description

_Triticum vulgare_ germ oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that imparts emollience and delivers beneficial compounds including skin-replenishing squalane.

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Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil references

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, August 2019, pages 1-92
  • Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis, December 2018, pages 85-90
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 32-25

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.