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).