Wheatgerm – 50ml

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Wheatgerm oil (Triticum vulgare) - refined

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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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