Wheat Germ
Produced from wheat which embodies growth and prosperity, rich in vitamin E and omega-6, the Wheat Germ Carrier Oil is particularly efficient in preventing skin ageing. Also containing some squalene, this oil is highly moisturizing, nourishing and regenerating, thus contributing to maintain the elasticity of the skin and strengthen the hair.
• Main properties: Antioxidant, regenerating, moisturizing, emollient, softening.
• With a thick texture and silky touch, it is especially suitable for dry, dehydrated, dull or mature skins. It is also appropriate for thin, dry, damaged, brittle or dull hair.
Country of Origin
Netherland
Method of Cultivation
Cultivated
Part of the Plant
Germ
Preservatives
Without
Natural Ingredients
100%
Extraction Process
Solvent Extraction
Edible
Yes
Texture
Very Oily
Botanical Name
Triticum vulgare
Product Usage
Cosmetic Product
Recyclable
100%
Reference
FLV032
USE
• Cosmetic care, massages.
• Ideal for dry, dehydrated, dull or mature skins.
• Ideal for thin, dry, damaged, brittle or dull hair.
The Wheat Germ Carrier Oil can be used singly and also serves as an excellent foundation for natural care treatments.
SELF-CARE IDEAS
• Nourishing lip balm.
• Moisturizing and nourishing face mask on cleansed skin.
• Softening body lotion, on cleansed skin.
• Anti-ageing face care, on cleansed skin.
• Nourishing and fortifying hair mask, to be left on dry hair from 20 minutes to several hours before washing.
BLENDS
To further increase its benefits, the Wheat Germ Carrier Oil blends very well with other organic Carrier Oils and Hydrosols with complementary properties, such as:
• The Argan, Hemp Seed, Sweet Almond or Avocado Carrier Oils.
For hair: the Castor or Coconut Carrier Oils.
• The Frankincense, Damask Rose or Geranium Hydrosols.
18 %
Palmitic acid
Protective function
1 %
Stearic acid
Close to human sebum, nourishing, firming and protecting virtues
15 %
Oleic acid (omega-9)
Soothing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating virtues, maintains the skin's elasticity, suppleness and moisture
60 %
Linoleic acid (omega-6)
Maintains the skin’s barrier function
5 %
Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3)
Soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, helps relieve skin irritation or redness