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Wheat Germ Carrier Oil - 100% Pure, Expeller Pressed (3.40 fl oz, ZIN: 428145) - 2 Pack
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About Wheat Germ Carrier Oil - 100% Pure, Expeller
Wheat Germ Carrier Oil - 100% Pure, Expeller Pressed (3.40 fl oz, ZIN: 428145): Wheat Germ Oil - ( Triticum vulgare ) - The oil is either warm-pressed or solvent extracted from the 'germ' of the wheat. It is thick and sticky with an orangy-brown hue and a strong, earthy odour which is difficult to mask. However, the oil is extremely rich in vitamin E. Taken internally, wheatgerm oil is said to help eczema, fight the development of varicose veins and to remove cholesterol deposits from the arteries. Applied topically, the oil is believed to penetrate deep into the skin, from where it acts to repair some of the damage caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. For this reason, wheatgerm oil is popular in beauty care. - Percentage in Blends: Wheatgerm oil is far too sticky to use on its own. Most aromatherapists add up to 15 per cent of wheatgerm oil to lighter base oils, such as almond or grapeseed. The oil is also thought to extend the shelf-life of blends because of its so-
