comedogenic oil

Wheat Germ Oil

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskLowIn products52

Comedogenicity rating 5/5 in the rabbit ear assay. One of the most comedogenic natural oils; very rich in oleic acid and contains vitamin E (tocopherols). Despite antioxidant benefits, should be avoided in facial products for acne-prone skin.

The research

Wheat Germ Oil is a comedogenic oil backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences · 2021 · animal

Wheat germ oil creams and ointments at 10% and 20% were applied (0.5 g/day) to dorsal excisional wounds in Sprague-Dawley rats. The 20% WGO ointment reduced wound diameter by about 90% within three weeks and outperformed cream bases, supporting WGO as a potential topical wound-healing agent.

Products with Wheat Germ Oil

In 52 products — most often serums (19), moisturizers (16), cleansers (11), from $11.75 to $340.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)

Cleanser

$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml

★★★★★4.9(4,542)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g)

Cleanser

$72.00100ml · $0.72/ml

★★★★★4.9(585)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g

Cleanser

$18.4220ml · $0.92/ml

★★★★★4.9(726)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis

Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)

Cleanser – for Dryness

$126.00200ml · $0.63/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,367)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30

Sunscreen

$57.0014.8ml · $3.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(7,042)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Redness & sensitivityAcne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Octocrylene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml)

Exfoliant – for Dryness

$80.00100ml · $0.80/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,138)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sweet Almond Oil.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)

Cleanser

$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml

★★★★★4.9(494)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)

Moisturizer – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,499)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm (100g)

Cleanser

$72.00100ml · $0.72/ml

★★★★★4.7(750)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream - 1.7 oz

Moisturizer

$64.0050.3ml · $1.27/ml

★★★★★4.6(1,324)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

MelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasis

Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.