Wheat Germ Carrier Oil Information Page

Wheat Germ Carrier Oil Organic

Triticum vulgare

THE ULTIMATE NUTRIENT-DENSE SHIELD. THE RICHEST NATURAL PLANT SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANT VITAMIN E THAT DEEPLY NOURISHES, REGENERATES, AND PROTECTS EXTREMELY DRY, MATURE, AND DAMAGED SKIN. A RICH, VISCOUS BARRIER REPAIR OIL EXCELLENT FOR BODY STRETCH MARKS, CRACKED HANDS, CHAPPED LIPS, AND BRITTLE HAIR.

IDENTIFICATION

  • INCI Name: Triticum vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
  • CAS Numbers: 84012-44-2 and 68917-73-7
  • SKU Code: CN-WHG-0100
  • Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  • Parts Used: Wheat Germ
  • Origin: South Africa / Italy / India
  • Common Names: Common Wheat, Wheatgerm oil, Huile de germe de blé, Weizenkeimöl
  • Appearance: Light yellow to golden yellow coloured liquid
  • Odour Note: Characteristic mild wheat-like odour
  • Quality: 100% pure and natural refined carrier oil
  • Storage Condition: Store in a cool, dark place

COMPOSITION & NUTRIENT PROFILE

  • Exceptional Vitamin Cocktail: Renowned as the richest plant source of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), alongside rich amounts of Vitamins A, D, K, B1, B2, B6, and C, plus provitamin A.
  • Moisture-Locking Barrier Lipids: Composed of fatty acids that deeply regenerate the protective walls of dry skin and hair.
  • Sensitivity to Oxidation: Very sensitive to oxidation, making it best used as an active support ingredient diluted in other stable carrier oils to bring its powerful antioxidant cocktail to formulations.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

SHORT DESCRIPTION & INTERESTING FACTS

  • Nature's Vitamin E Champion: Wheat Germ oil stands completely unmatched in the botanical world as the richest natural plant source of Vitamin E. It provides an intense antioxidant defense that smooths wrinkles, repairs tissue, and fights environmental aging.
  • An Elegant "Heavyweight" Shield: This oil is a dense, viscous, and deeply protective lipid. It behaves like a liquid cushion for the skin, making it the ultimate botanical intervention for "crocodile skin" and extreme drying conditions.
  • Deep Barrier Regeneration: It actively rebuilds the intercellular cement of dry skin, locking in hydration and leaving a velvety, protective, lasting effect on skin and hair fibers.
  • The Heart of the Grain: It takes massive quantities of wheat grains to extract a single bottle of Wheat Germ oil, as the germ constitutes only a tiny fraction (about 2.5%) of the wheat kernel, concentrating all the life-giving vitamins and nutrients of the plant.

KEY PROPERTIES & BENEFITS

For the Skin:
  • Comedogenic Rating: 5 (Very comedogenic; causes clogging of pores. Avoid using pure on the face, especially for oily or acne-prone skin. Best reserved for the body, dry/mature zones, or diluted in non-comedogenic carrier oils).
  • Moisturizing & Hydrating (+++): Deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and revitalizes extremely dry, rough, scaly, and dehydrated skin barriers.
  • Regenerating & Repairing (+++): Promotes cell regeneration, softens scar tissue, and accelerates healing (cicatrizing) of cracked hands, heels, and chapped lips.
  • Well-Aging & Anti-Wrinkle (+++): Loaded with antioxidants that tighten, revitalize, and smooth fine lines in dry, mature skin.
  • Stretch Mark Prevention: Highly effective at improving skin elasticity to prevent and care for stretch marks.
For the Hair, Scalp, Beard & Moustache (++):
  • Dry Hair Restoration: Rebuilds dry, very dry, rough, and brittle hair fibers, restoring softness and shine.
  • Follicle Nourishment: Reinvigorates dry, itchy scalps and supports hair health to help reduce hair loss.
For Nails, Hands & Feet (++):
  • Cracked Skin Rescue: Repairs painful cracks on hands, fingers, and soles of feet.
  • Nail Fortification: Strengthens brittle, splitting nails and softens tough cuticles.

HOW TO USE & RECIPE SYNERGIES

Usage Protocol:
  • Recommended Dilution: Because it is heavy, highly viscous, and sensitive to oxidation, it is best used diluted in other lighter, more stable carrier oils (like Apricot Kernel, Argan, Jojoba, or Meadowfoam) as an active vitamin booster at a 10% to 30% concentration.
  • Do Not Use Undiluted: Seek medical and specialist advice when in doubt.
1. Rich Anti-Stretch Mark Body Balm (100 ml)

An ultra-nourishing, skin-stretching balm to prevent and fade stretch marks on hips, thighs, and abdomen.

  • Recipe:
    • 3 tablespoons (approx. 45 ml) Organic Avocado Carrier Oil
    • 2 tablespoons (approx. 30 ml) Wheat Germ Carrier Oil
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Organic Rosehip Seed Carrier Oil
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 g) Organic Shea Butter
  • Instructions:
    1. Gently melt the shea butter in a double boiler.
    2. Remove from heat and stir in the Avocado, Wheat Germ, and Rosehip oils.
    3. Pour into a clean jar and let cool until solid. Massage onto stretch-mark-prone areas twice daily.
2. Well-Aging Facial Booster Blend for Mature Skin (30 ml)

A concentrated, lipid-restoring night facial oil designed exclusively for extremely dry, mature skin.

  • Recipe:
    • 1.5 tablespoons (approx. 22 ml) Organic Jojoba or Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil
    • 1 teaspoon (approx. 5 ml) Wheat Germ Carrier Oil
    • 4 drops Organic Rose Geranium Essential Oil
    • 3 drops Organic Lavender Essential Oil
    • 2 drops Organic Labdanum/Rock Rose Essential Oil
  • Instructions:
    1. Combine all ingredients in a 30 ml amber glass dropper bottle and shake gently.
    2. Massage 2–3 drops onto damp, clean face and neck before bed.
3. Deep Restoration Mask for Dry, Brittle Hair

A highly replenishing treatment to repair split ends, coat dry cuticles, and restore elasticity to frizzy hair.

  • Recipe:
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Wheat Germ Carrier Oil
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Organic Coconut Oil
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Organic Avocado or Argan Carrier Oil
    • 1 teaspoon (approx. 5 ml) Castor Carrier Oil
  • Instructions:
    1. Mix the oils thoroughly. If the coconut oil is solid, warm the blend gently.
    2. Apply to dry or damp hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
    3. Leave on for 30–60 minutes, then double-shampoo and rinse.
4. Protective Hand & Brittle Nail Recovery Oil

A cold-weather shield that repairs raw skin cracks and strengthens fragile nails.

  • Recipe:
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Wheat Germ Carrier Oil
    • 1 tablespoon (approx. 15 ml) Organic Argan or Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil
  • Instructions:
    1. Mix the oils in a dropper bottle.
    2. Massage a few drops into clean hands, nails, and cuticles nightly to fight cold-induced damage.

SAFETY & CAUTIONS

  • GLUTEN & WHEAT ALLERGY WARNING: This oil is extracted from wheat germ and contains trace proteins. Do NOT use if you have a known allergy to wheat or gluten.
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warning: Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Skin Patch Test: We strongly recommend performing a patch test on a small skin area (like the inner forearm) 48 hours before full use to check for sensitivities or irritation. Discontinue immediately if irritation occurs.
  • Comedogenic Notice: Has a comedogenic rating of 5. It is highly prone to clogging pores when used pure on acne-prone or oily facial skin.
  • External Use Only: This carrier oil is refined for cosmetic, topical applications only and must not be taken internally.