Wheat Germ Oil - Triticum Vulgare, Dark Yellow To Brown Color | Antioxidant-rich Moisturizer For Dry Skin

Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat germ oil has a beautiful dark yellow to almost brown color. It also has a strong, wheat-like smell. Wheat germ oil has a really thick consistency that makes it perfect for dry and dehydrated skin. But it's not so great for normal to oily skin types.

Properties-Antioxidant, Nutrient, Contains vitamins E, anti-inflammatory.

Direction to Use

Blends

• For dry and mature skin:Mix it in a 1:1 ratio with another thick, moisturizing oil like avocado oil. While avocado is thick, it gets absorbed really quickly into the skin and so it won't leave you feeling overly greasy.
• For combination and oily skin:Use a lighter oil like jojoba oil in a 6:1 ratio with wheat germ oil i.e. 6 tablespoons of jojoba oil to 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil. use this mix on skin and hair
• For a moisturizing face mask:A 1:1 ratio of honey and wheat germ oil makes a super moisturizing face and skin mask. This is perfect to add to natural skin care regime. Simply apply the mix to face and let it sit for 15 - 20 minutes before rinsing off.Remember, wheat germ has a high comedogenic rating, it can cause acne. So you should use this mask with caution if you have acne prone skin.
•  For strengthening hair:Using a 1:1:1 ratio, mix one part coconut oil with one part pure aloe vera and one part wheat germ oil. Massage this mix on scalp for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off.
•  For stretch marks:Use wheat germ oil directly on marks. Also use 8:1 ratio of cocoa butter to wheat germ oil (i.e. 1/2 cup of cocoa butter to 1 tbsp of wheat germ oil).

Caution-

•  Not to be taken orally.
•  Do not use essential oils for children age below one year.
•  Reduce the number of essential oil drops to half or one fourth according to age in children below 12 Years.
•  Never use essential oil directly. Always mix them with base or carrier oil.
•  Avoid in pregnancy, lactation, infants, patients with epilepsy, asthma, heart problems, cancer, fever, allergy, infectious skin conditions, post operative period.
• Avoid contact with eyes, genital area, open wounds.
• Store in cool and dry place, away from sunlight, heat and children. Close the cap tightly and avoid contact with water.

Uses

• Wheat germ oil helps in providing healthy skin as it prevents many skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, and dry skin.
•  For hair-acts as hair tonic and improves texture of hair.