Wheat Germ Oil
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
Wheat vegetable oil (comedogenic)
✨ Role: Wheat germ oil is used in cosmetics for its nourishing, regenerating, and protective properties. It helps improve skin elasticity and combat the signs of aging thanks to its high vitamin E and essential fatty acid content.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, wheat germ oil is generally considered safe for topical use.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Note: Although beneficial for most skin types, wheat germ oil can be comedogenic for some people with acne-prone skin. It is advisable to perform a patch test before using it on large areas of skin.
Found in: Moisturizers, body oils, anti-aging lotions, nourishing hair products.
Comedogenic rating: 5
