Wheatgerm oil, refined
00962
All Carrier Oils
Description
Wheatgerm oil, refined
Triticum vulgaresolvent extracted, refined
100% pure
Colour: Pale yellow
Origin: Italy
Comedogenic rating: 5
Average absorption rate
Good for dry and damaged skin
Wheatgerm oil is very nourishing and is high in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. It assists in promoting circulation and formation of new cells to improve the appearance of skin and to repair sun damage to the skin. It can be applied externally to soothe various irritations including roughness of the skin, cracking, chafing and wrinkling. Wheatgerm oil may be too sticky to use on its own as a massage oil, buy it can be mixed with other carrier oils for a smoother blend.
All our products are for external use.
Recipe
Rich wheatgerm oil cream
Water Phase
200g water
10g glycerin
Oil Phase
15g wheatgerm oil
15g emulsifier O
10g shea butter
Last Phase
2g Geogard 221
few drops essential oil
Method
1. Heat Water Phase until 65°C.
2. Heat Oil Phase until melted, then cool to 65°C.
3. Combine the two phases and blend intermittently with a stick blender until thick.
4. Add Last Phase and blend in.
5. Spoon into pots.