Is Wheat Germ Glycerides comedogenic?
A mono and diglyceride form of wheat germ oil that works as an emulsifier.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: oil
Wheat Germ Glycerides
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 3 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A mono and diglyceride form of wheat germ oil that works as an emulsifier. Its fatty-acid chains give it a moderate comedogenic score, and its glycerol backbone is also used by Malassezia.
Common INCI Aliases: wheat germ glyceride
Scientific References: labelpeek.com; skincarisma.com
Other names for Wheat Germ Glycerides
- wheat germ glyceride
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