They knew about the healing properties of young grains of wheat from time immemorial. A wide range of vitamins, polyunsaturated acids and trace elements, contained in germinated grains, is also a part of the essential oil of wheat germ, which is now obtained by pressing and is actively used for complex healing of the body, moisturizing the skin and strengthening the hair.
Composition and properties of oil
The composition of the oil includes vitamins PP, A, D, B, as well as a large amount of vitamin E, which gives youth and beauty. Therefore, in cosmetology, wheat germ oil occupies a leading position among tonic and restorative agents.
Sulfur, copper, zinc and vitamin A contribute to the natural synthesis of collagen fibrillar proteins, increase the elasticity of the skin, smooth wrinkles and remove the main problem of moms - stretch marks (doctors often recommend the use of wheat germ oil in pregnancy).
Benefits of oil for hair
The application of wheat germ oil for hair allows:
- improve the flow of blood to the hair bulb;
- prevent falling out;
- strengthen hair growth;
- eliminate brittleness and cross section;
- avoid premature graying;
- normalize the work of the sebaceous glands;
- give hair silky and shine.
Thanks to the content of B group vitamins, wheat germ oil is very effective in treating seborrhea and severe hair loss.
Application of oil
At home, wheat germ oil is best used as a base (base oil) for regenerating masks, since the product is quite thick, and it is problematic to apply it to hair in its pure form.
The composition of the therapeutic mask with wheat germ oil must be supplemented in equal proportion with a lighter oil, for example - jojoba. In the resulting mixture should be added by drop of essential oils (orange, peach bone, thyme, cedar, ginger, pine - to choose from).
The greatest effect of the mask is achieved with a warm wrap - for this you need:
- divide the hair into strands, apply an oil mask to the roots;
- rub the composition into the scalp, distribute the oil to the tips of the tips;
- put on a rubber cap or a plastic bag;
- put on a warm hat or wrap your head with a towel;
- keep the mask for 30-40 minutes, periodically "warming up" the head with warm air of the hair dryer;
- Wash the oil mixture with a mild shampoo.
Bio additives
Wraps for strengthening hair can be supplemented with ingestion of the preparation inside: wheat germ oil is released in capsules as a biologically active additive. The drug also improves the structure of nails, rejuvenates the skin, normalizes metabolism and has a general strengthening effect on the body. However, before starting such therapy it is necessary to consult a trichologist and a therapist who will tell you what the germ oil of wheat will be for you.
Wheat germ oil treatment
Healing properties of the oil of young grains of wheat have found application in medicine.
The drug is indicated for:
- diabetes mellitus;
- hormonal disorders;
- gynecological diseases (vaginitis, mastopathy, endometriosis, cervical erosion);
- violations of the digestive tract (heartburn, constipation, ulcer);
- decreased immunity;
- insomnia and nervous disorders;
- deficiency of vitamin E;
- acute poisoning.
Wheat germ oil is used during rehabilitation after radiation or chemotherapy, serious diseases, operations.
Attention! Application of oil of young sprouts of wheat is contraindicated in kidney stones or cholelithiasis. In any case, a doctor should appoint a treatment!