Is wheat germ oil that good for the skin?
Feb 11, 2021
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What is wheat germ oil?
Wheat germ is the embryo or the germinating part of a wheat kernel. The germ of the wheat kernel is cold-pressed for extracting wheat germ oil. This oil has anti-oxidant, relaxing, regenerative, anti-ageing, and immune-stimulant properties.
Why is wheat germ oil good for the skin?
The beauty benefits of wheat germ oil arise mainly from two of its most important constituents:
Linoleic acid: Linoleic acid is an essential building block for ceramides, one of the skin’s surface lipids and main moisturising elements. It is an essential fatty acid because our bodies can not make this fatty acid, so we need to get it from our food or put it on our skin. Linoleic acid helps makes the skin’s barrier stronger so it can effectively keep water in and irritants out.
It helps to strengthen brittle and lusterless hair, treat eczema, hydrate dry skin, address nail problems, cure dandruff and allergies.
Vitamin E: Wheatgerm is a rich source of α-tocopherol (Vitamin E), which gives the skin its strength and structure. Even though there are 8 forms of vitamin E, the most biologically active form of the vitamin is called alpha-tocopherol. It is the major antioxidant in the epidermis which is known to fight against the free radicals and thus helpful in battling against wrinkles, fine lines, saggy skin, poor muscle tone, dryness, varicose veins and scars and other symptoms of premature ageing.
Is wheat germ oil used in ayurvedic skincare products?
Wheat germ oil is extracted from the kernel of wheat grains and is known as Godhuma tailam in Ayurveda. It is documented in ayurvedic texts as nourishing, strengthening and complexion promoter. Wheat germ oil is recommended in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, dry skin conditions, wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, eczema, hair loss and in the enhancement of cognitive ability, heart health and liver functions.


What are the benefits of wheat germ oil on scalp and hair?
Wheat germ has deep-conditioning and moisturising properties. The linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) is a constituent of skin surface lipids called ceramides, whose function is to maintain the epidermal water barrier of the skin thus sustaining optimum hydration levels. It helps enhance blood circulation in your scalp, treat split ends, reduce itchy flakes, control dandruff, nourish the hair follicles, and other scalp conditions.
Can you share a home DIY for glossy, frizz-free hair?
Here’s a pre-Shampoo oil treatment: Mix sesame and wheat germ oil in a ratio of 5:1. Add 5 drops of rosemary oil. Massage this blend on your scalp and hair lengths and leave it on for about an hour. Rinse your hair with any of the Just Herbs shampoos, also enriched with wheatgerm oil.
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