Wheat Germ (Triticum aestivum)

The oil of this medicinal botanical is used in cosmeceuticals to dissolve dirt and makeup and as a skin protectant. The active components include 60-75% triacylglycerols, 50-65%

linoleic acid, 15-22% oleic acid, 7-18% palmitic acid, and 9-14% phospholipids. Wheat germ oil also contains other active compounds including glycolipids, sterol esters, tocopherol, tocotrienols, and carotenoids. It has minimal risk of sensitization. This oil is administered orally or topically (3).

Updated: July 20, 2015 — 5:05 pm