Used topically, wheat germ oil promotes healthy hair growth, relieves menstrual cramps, reduces signs of aging, and soothes dry skin.

Applied to all skin types, wheat germ oil facilitates the absorption of nutrients into the skin and improves its moisture barrier.

HARVEST
from May to the end of Summer

PART OF THE PLANT
seed

METHOD OF EXTRACTION
Cold pressing

Wheat germ oil has numerous uses, from medicinal to cosmetic. Its many forms include but are not limited to massage oil, cream and balms.

Wheat germ oil is easily absorbed by the skin, making it an effective moisturizer. When applied to the skin, wheat germ oil delivers a healthy infusion of vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. These nutrients help moisturize and heal dry or cracked skin.

Application and action

Used topically, wheat germ oil is a nourishing and emollient. It can be applied alone to the skin for anti-aging benefits, promoting moisture absorption into the skin and aiding in skin repair while preventing visible signs of aging such as wrinkles. It can also be applied to improve circulation and help rejuvenate the skin, leaving it feeling fresh and hydrated.

Physical Application: Scars or cracking from dryness, wrinkles and fine lines, revitalizes hair roots and follicles, painful menstruation

Physical action: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, revitalizing emollient, anti-aging, firming, antibacterial.

Wheat germ oil is often combined with essential oils to make a relaxing and soothing massage oil or cream. When mixed with carrier oils such as jojoba and carrot or essential oils such as fennel, lavender or sandalwood, a soothing effect can be seen on the skin.

To give your hair a deep nourishing treatment, gently massage wheat germ oil with coconut or castor oil into the scalp and hair, leave it overnight and then wash it out the next morning.

Used topically, wheat germ oil acts to protect and moisturize the skin, while softening it and promoting its flexibility. The oil has anti-aging properties that help reduce the visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles. The oil contains many emollient properties that help hydrate dry skin.

Recipes with wheat germ oil

Natural sun protection

40 ml (2 tbsp) wheat germ oil
40 ml (2 tbsp) raspberry seed oil
40 ml (2 tbsp) beeswax
1 tbsp. zinc oxide
15 drops carrot seed essential oil

Melt the beeswax in a water bath, add the carrier oils and zinc oxide, and finally the carrot seed oil. Use as needed. The resulting cream is not waterproof. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating. Store in a cool, dry place.

Natural after-sun balm

50 g sesame oil
10 g wheat germ oil
20 g shea butter
10 g beeswax
10 drops carrot oil

Weigh the beeswax and shea butter. Melt them carefully in a water bath. Weigh the liquid oils (carrot, wheat germ and sesame) and add them to the oil and wax. Mix well and remove from heat. Pour into the chosen container and let cool.