Wheat germ oil
$12.70
A source of powerful antioxidants, this oil is a formidable ingredient in the fight against the signs of skin ageing. It is an invaluable ingredient in skincare products for dry, flaky or tight skin.
Description
WHO AM I?
Processing method of wheat germ oil: cold pressure
Part of the plant: germ
Botanical name: Triticum vulgare
Family: Poaceae
Odour: characteristic of cereals
Origin: Italy
Ingredients:
Oleic acid -omega 9 (12 to 22%), linoleic acid -omega 6 (50 to 59%), Palmitic acid (12 to 20%)
100 % pure & natural without any other additives – virgin, first cold pressed, cosmetic
Its vegetable oil comes from cold-pressed wheat germ and is very difficult to extract. The need to harvest a lot of wheat to extract the vegetable oil explains its high price: 18 tonnes of wheat are used to harvest 1 litre of vegetable oil.
PROPERTIES OF WHEAT GERM OIL
| PROPERTY | WHEAT GERM OIL | |
| Softening / moisturising | With its thick, very soft consistency, it gives a velvety feel and a cocooning sensation to the skin. |  |
| Nourishing | Rich and highly emollient, it also protects and repairs. It maintains hydration by reinforcing the hydrolipidic film on the skin's surface | |
| Anti-anemic | thanks to its vitamin E and K content, this vegetable oil inhibits the destruction of red blood cells and therefore prevents anaemia and jaundice in infants | |
| Skin regenerating, healing | This oil helps the body to regenerate skin cells. It is therefore recommended for dry eczema and chapped skin. | |
INDICATIONS
HAIR | -dry, fragile and damaged hair -split and dry ends -frizzy and thick hair |
SKIN | -stretch marks -very dry and dehydrated skin -flaky skin -fragile and sensitive skin -rough skin ("crocodile" skin" -damaged hands and lips |
USERS
| ADULTS & TEENS | KIDS 8+ | PREGNANT +3 MONTHS & BREASTFEEDING |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
USAGE
| ORAL | DERMAL | |
 |  All Skin Type | |
| HAIR | BEAUTY | |
 | |
PRACTICE
- Nourishing and protective creams
- Soothing and lipid-replenishing balms to care for damaged skin
- Softening cleansers and lotions for the face and body
- Restructuring and nourishing masks and treatments for dry and mature skin
- Preventive and curative stretch mark treatments
- Protective and nourishing lip balms
- Cold weather protection creams for the hands
- Hair care for very dry, rough and brittle hair
- Anti-hair loss hair care
- Nail care cream for brittle nails
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Keep it in the original bottle, away from air and light, at a temperature below 25C
At a temperature below 10°, there is a risk of crystallisation of the VO. As a result, keep it in a cool, dry place away from light. Don’t forget to close the bottle firmly after use to avoid oxidation
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| size | 50ml with dropper cap, 50ml with pump and cap |
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