Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil is one of the natural oils extracted from the wheat germ, brownish brown, viscous and sharp. Wheat germ oil is extracted by cold pressing, which is a perishable oil if it is not stored in suitable conditions.
Prefer not to expose the oil to the sun and high temperatures, and advised to keep it in the refrigerator to maintain the characteristics of oil for longer periods. For wheat germ oil has many benefits for skin and skin, and be sure there is no allergic reaction before using it.
Importance of wheat germ oil for skin
- Contains unsaturated fatty acids useful for the skin, especially linoleic acid.
- Rich in essential vitamins for skin health, such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin B group, Vitamin D.
- Contains minerals important for the health and nutrition of the skin, such as: iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc.
- Rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from external factors, such as pollutants, and temperature changes that dry the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and delay signs of aging.
- Protects skin from sunlight, nourishes dry skin.
- It possesses anti-inflammatory properties and treats skin problems such as eczema.
How to use wheat germ oil for skin
Moisturizing and nourishing the skin
You can use wheat germ oil on the skin instead of night cream creams, and put a small amount of oil on the skin in the evening after cleaning the skin with a clean solution of the skin and then tonic, and advised to use a small amount of oil on the skin so as not to have a greasy effect on the face, Suitable for dry skin that suffers from the appearance of wrinkles. Sweet almond oil can be used in combination with wheat germ oil to take advantage of the properties of the two species, to reduce the viscosity of the viscous wheat germ oil, and to reduce its odor that can cause irritation to some people.
Hide the effects of scars and marks on the skin
A little wheat germ oil is applied to the scars and marks on the skin. Oil is gently applied to the fingertips until it is absorbed by the skin. The oil is placed on the scars twice a day.
Massage, moisturize and tighten the skin of the body
The body is treated with a mixture of almond oil and wheat germ oil. It is left on the body for about two hours. The oil can be dried off the skin, then the bath and the body are cleaned thoroughly.
Mask to protect skin from harmful sun rays
Mix a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with half a tablespoon of wheat germ oil. The mixture will then be spread over the skin, leave the mask for 10 minutes and then wash thoroughly with lukewarm water.
This mask helps to protect the skin of the face from harmful sun rays and the need to use a protective lotion from harmful sun rays.
A mask to moisturize the face and rejuvenate it
By mixing two tablespoons of natural yoghurt with a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of wheat germ oil. This mixture is used as a facial mask by spreading it to the skin and leaving it for 15-20 minutes.