Humectant

Wheat Protein

INCI: Triticum vulgare protein

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Also known as: Triticum vulgare protein

Best For Skin Types

All skin types

Usage Frequency

As directed on product packaging

What Is Wheat Protein?

Wheat protein (also known as Triticum vulgare protein) is protein extracted from wheat, which can serve as a skin-softening and hair-conditioning ingredient.

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Wheat Protein is a variant of Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.

A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin and reinforces its barrier

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