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Is Wheat Germ Oil comedogenic?
Wheat Germ Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. Its comedogenicity rating is 5/5 — high pore-clogging risk.
Wheat Germ Oil sits high on the comedogenic scale. For acne-prone or breakout-prone skin it is one of the ingredients most likely to block pores and contribute to blackheads, whiteheads and pimples, especially when it appears near the top of an ingredient list (higher concentration).
What is Wheat Germ Oil?
Wheat Germ Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: triticum vulgare germ oil, wheat germ oil.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Acne-safe alternatives to Wheat Germ Oil
If Wheat Germ Oil breaks you out, these lower-rated oil options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Argan Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Safflower Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Sunflower Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Camellia / Tsubaki Oil — Low risk · 1/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.