Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat Germ oil is pressed from the germ of the Triticum Vulgare, kernel. This soap making oil is especially good for rejuvenating dry and dehydrated skin.

A few of Wheat Germ Oil's qualities are as follows:

- rich in Vitamins A, D & E.

- helps to smooth rough, cracked and wrinkled skin.

- is a thick, dark amber liquid with a heavy scent.

- contains anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.

- said to promote skin cell formation helping heal scars, stretch marks and sunburns.

- also beneficial in Eczema and Psoriasis products.

- has a shelf life of up to 6 - 8 months if stored in a cool, dry, dark location.

- produces a bar with a stable, conditioning lather.

This oil should not be heated too much so add after the hard oils have melted. Use as a small percentage of the base oils or as a superfatting nutrient at trace.

The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Wheat Germ Oil.

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.