Wheat germ oil - properties and applications

You can save health, beauty and youth by using natural products, both for cosmetic and medical purposes. Specialists have long been able to identify the patterns of various diseases and their manifestation on the skin of the face and body, hair or nails. That is why the use of natural remedies should begin with internal use in order to cure and protect your body from the appearance of various ailments that have a significant impact on the appearance of men and women.

One natural remedy that deserves everyone's attention is wheat germ oil. Its diverse composition contributes to the treatment and prevention of various diseases and cosmetic defects.

Useful properties of substances contained in oil

Wheat germ oil is extracted by cold pressing its sprouts. This product is popular in many countries due to its rich content of useful and medicinal substances:

Vitamins
The high content of vitamins allows wheat germ oil not only to positively affect the well-being of a person, but also to treat and prevent many diseases:

1. Vitamin A - contributes to the normalization of all functions of the mucous membranes and skin epithelium.
2. B vitamins - help fight various types of diseases of the nervous system.
3. Vitamin C - accelerates collagen synthesis, which improves skin turgor. Also, the well-known property of vitamin C is the prevention of viral diseases.
4. Vitamin D - stimulates the deposition of calcium salts in the tissues of the body, which helps strengthen human bones and teeth.
5. Vitamin E - activates tissue respiration, which directly slows down the aging process.

Antioxidants
Thanks to the antioxidants included in the composition, germinated wheat germ helps to block or slow down the processes of excessive oxidation in the body.

• Squalene antioxidant - regenerates cells, saturating them with oxygen.
• Antioxidant Oktakozanol - helps to become a person more powerful and hardy.

Unsaturated fatty acids
These substances can not only saturate the body with healthy fats, but also contribute to weight loss.

1. Omega-3 contains docosahexaenoic, eicosapentaenoic and alpha-linolenic acids. In addition to the fact that the consumption of these acids improves the condition of the skin and internal organs, they also prevent the onset and development of cancer.
2. Omega-6 contains linoleic, arachidonic and gamma-linolenic acids. These acids can improve skin turgor, fight pain during menstruation and prevent the onset of diabetes.
3. Omega-9 contains oleic acid. Such an acid is an excellent helper in the fight against cholesterol in the body, it helps to remove it from the body in large quantities without harm to internal organs.

Amino acids
Amino acids are wonderful helpers in the formation of protein in the body. They restore the work of hormones, build muscle and strengthen the immune system.

1. Tryptophan regulates the level of serotonin in the blood, which allows you to reduce or completely avoid headaches.
2. Methionine synthesizes biological compounds in the body and cleanses the liver.
3. Valine is a strong source of energy, develops and restores muscles after various injuries.
4. Leucine protects cells and muscles from decay and aging.
5. Isoleucine is an indispensable participant in energy metabolism and contributes to the rapid recovery of the body after serious injuries.

Trace elements
Wheat germ oil contains many trace elements necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Most of all in this oil contains calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.

Phytosterol
Doctors say that this is a unique sterol that is well absorbed by the body and helps to remove cholesterol.

All of the above components that make up wheat germ oil have such beneficial effects on the human body as:

• Antiviral.
• Restorative.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Increased breast milk production.
• Prevents fetal pathology in pregnant women.
• Protective.
• Wound healing.
• Prophylactic.
• Normalizing the hormonal background of men and women.
• Firming.
• Auxiliary.
• Cleansing.
• Improving.

Application of oil in various fields

Due to the high content of useful substances and the possession of medicinal properties, wheat germ oil is actively and regularly used in areas such as:

The medicine
Wheat germ oil has been used in medicine for many years. It not only strengthens the body and enhances immunity, but also helps fight many types of diseases. Often this oil is used for:

• skin aging prevention;
• stimulation of metabolic processes;
• fight inflammation of the skin;
• prevention of diseases of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive and digestive systems;
• cleaning the body of harmful substances and excess water;
• increase in various vitamins in the body;
• recovery of the body with light and severe injuries;
• normalization of blood vessels;
• treatment of gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• reduce irritability and excitement;
• healing of wounds and abrasions on the skin;
• healing and anti-cellulite massage.

Cosmetology
The beneficial substances contained in wheat germ oil have also found applications in cosmetology:

1. Oil can be applied to areas of the body without any additives, so the skin will be saturated with all the necessary components.
2. Various anti-aging, moisturizing and nourishing masks can be made from oil.
3. Oil can be applied in the form of night remedies, so that in the morning the skin becomes velvet and soft.
4. It is customary to add oil to various shampoos and rinses. This helps strengthen hair follicles and accelerate hair growth.
5. To restore and improve the condition of nails, it is customary to apply oil one drop on each nail several times a week.
6. Also popular is a skin cleanser based on wheat germ oil. Compounding this oil with other essential oils, you can get an excellent cleanser to combat not only dirt on the skin, but also with acne, age spots and blackheads.

Indications and contraindications

Wheat germ oil is suitable for almost every person of any age. However, it will bring the most benefits to people:

1. Having various skin diseases (eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, seborrhea, diathesis, age-related and solar pigmentation, dandruff, trophic ulcers).
2. Persons with an accelerated aging process and skin aging.
3. Suffering from brittle nails, hair loss and cross-section.

However, despite the huge range of useful properties of wheat germ essential oil, it is necessary to consult a specialist before using it in order to avoid an overdose or manifestation of allergic reactions.

Wheat germ oil, like other oils, has some contraindications to its use, namely:

• Individual intolerance to the components.
• With caution - during breastfeeding and during pregnancy.
• The period of exacerbation of allergies.
• In the presence of various inflammations in the body and on the skin.

If the above contraindications have nothing to do with you, then you can safely use wheat germ oil for both medical and cosmetic purposes.

Recipes

The effect of wheat germ oil on the human body has been studied in ancient times, which is why today there are many recipes, the main component of which is this essential oil. In this article, we have collected the top 5 most popular and most useful recipes for both female and male.

Preparation of anti-cellulite

1. Mix a tablespoon of wheat germ oil with a few drops of lemon, orange and grapefruit oil.
2. Stir this mixture thoroughly.
3. Apply the product by rubbing it in areas where cellulite is present.
4. Massage should last at least 20-30 minutes.
5. To achieve an effective result, massage should be performed several times a day.

Wrinkle preparation

1. Add 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil and a few drops of orange, sandalwood and mint oils to the glass bowl.
2. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and apply on face.
3. To rub the mixture over the face should be along the massage lines, this will help to make the skin taut and get rid of wrinkles.
4. Facial skin massage should be performed for at least 5 minutes every day for two weeks, after this period, such a tool should continue to be used twice a week before bedtime.

Preparation of a whitening mask to combat age spots

1. Half a teaspoon of lemon, grapefruit and juniper oil should be added to a container containing 40 grams of wheat germ oil.
2. Mix the mixture gently and apply to areas of the skin where there are age spots.
3. It is best to keep the mask for at least 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm clean water.

The course of application of this mask is a month.

Preparation of oil shampoo to strengthen hair follicles

1. Mix wheat germ oil with a complex of other essential oils with a ratio of 3: 1. The amount of oil is selected depending on the length of the hair.
2. We apply the product to the hair, simultaneously distributing it from the roots to the ends.
3. Next, we twist the hair into a bun and on top we put on a special cap made of polyethylene and wrap our head in a towel.
4. Keep this mixture for about half an hour, preferably warming your head with a hairdryer.
5. After the procedure, the head should be thoroughly washed with any shampoo.

The course of this miracle remedy is once a week for three months.

Preparation of bath products for stretch marks

1. Add 20 grams of lavender, neroli and wheat germ oil to the glass container.
2. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly mixed.
3. In the filled bath it is necessary to pour the mixture in small portions, while stirring the water to better dissolve the oil.
4. Experts recommend taking such a bath for at least 20 minutes.
5. After the procedure, dampen the skin with a towel, but do not rub it.

The prima course of such baths is once a week throughout pregnancy.

Remember that the sooner you start taking baths with the addition of wheat germ oil, the higher the chance of preventing stretch marks on your skin.

Video: Wheat germ oil from wrinkles and stretch marks