Wheat Germ Oil (INCI: Triticum vulgare Germ Oil)

Wheat germ oil is the oil extracted from the germ of the seed cereal of wheat. The germ of the seed is the embryo, or reproductive part, usually obtained after milling of the grain. The germ forms only 3% of the weight of a wheat grain, but contains about 25% of the protein, vitamins and minerals. Because of this concentration of nutrients in the germ part of the plant seed the oil is a source of several essential nutrients, including a high content of Vitamin E as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, folate (folic acid), phosphorus, thiamin, zinc and magnesium, as well as essential fatty acids (including omega-3). Wheat germ oil is moisturizing to the skin and has been shown to soothe irritation and redness, including that related to eczema conditions, while promoting the regeneration of skin cells.