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Wheatgerm – 100ml
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Wheatgerm oil (Triticum vulgare) - refined
Wheatgerm oil (Triticum vulgare) – refined
Wheatgerm oil is an incredibly nourishing oil, rich in powerful plant-nutrients that prevent premature ageing and promote smoother, younger looking skin, as well as help heal scar tissue and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Wheatgerm oil is made from the ‘germ’ of wheat, which is rich in protein, essential fatty acids, vitamin E and a plethora of other micro-nutrients valuable to skin health. In particular, wheatgerm oil promotes new skin cell growth, protects cells from environmental and sun damage and improves circulation. Because of the oils nourishing and protective nature it is used effectively to relive dermatitis.
Wheatgerm oil is a popular choice for massage, aromatherapy blends and in skincare products.
As vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant, wheatgerm oil is often used with carrier oils with shorter shelf-lives to prevent rancidity, such as sweet almond.
Technical/Cert of analysis
Description:Wheatgerm Oil, RBD
Inci Name: Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Cas Nos: 68917-73-7 / 84012-44-2 Einecs No: – / 281-689-7
| ANALYTICAL DETAILS | RANGE | RESULT |
| APPEARANCE / CLARITY | Clear, pale yellow oil | Conforms |
| ODOUR | Almost odourless | Conforms |
| COLOUR (LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL) | ≤ 25 Y, 2.5 R | 17.0 y. 1.3 r |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20°C | 0.915 – 0.930 | 0.918 |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 25°C | 1.473 – 1.476 | N/D |
| FREE FATTY ACID (% AS OLEIC) | ≤ 1.0 | 0.05 |
| IODINE VALUE (grI2/100 gr) | 115 – 140 | 135 |
| PEROXIDE VALUE (meq O2/kg) | ≤ 5.0 | 0.9 |
| SAPONIFICATION VALUE (mg KOH/gr) | 180 – 195 | N/D |
| UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER | ≤ 5.0 | 1.2 |
| ACID VALUE | ≤ 2.0 | 0.1 |
| VITAMIN E mg/kg | ≈1820 | 2080 |
| FATTY ACID PROFILE (MAJOR ACIDS) | ACID NAME | C-CHAIN | RANGE | RESULT |
| PALMITIC PALMITOLEIC STEARIC OLEIC LINOLEIC ALPHA LINOLENIC ICOSANOIC ICOSENOIC DOCOSANOIC OTHERS | C16:0 C16:1 C18:0 C18:1 C18:2 C18:3 C20:0 C20:1 C22:0 | 10.0 – 16.0 ≤ 1.0 1.0 – 4.0 18.0 – 28.0 35.0 – 59.0 ≤ 4.0 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.4 ≤ 2.0 | 10.9 N/D 2.7 24.8 57.9 2.6 N/D N/D N/D N/D |
Directions/Precautions
Some suggested directions for use:
Warm gently before use
Use direct on the skin
Precautions:
Do not take internally
Keep away from children
Discontinue use if any skin irritation occurs
If oil gets into eyes splash out with water, seek medical advice if necessary
If pregnant or have a medical condition consult your practitioner before use.
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