Carrier oil
Carrier Base oil that main work is to dilute the various essential oils before applying to the skin and also the essential oils are to be mixed with certain before using for massage and Aromatherapy purposes.
Why Carrier Oils?
Carrier oils are preferably the best base oils because they provide high nourishment and are suited by many skin types also they are enriched with crucial vitamins which makes them a ideal choice by users globally some of the most beneficial and widely used carrier oils are Wheat germ oil, neem oil, moringa oil and many more.
In this article we will discuss about Wheatgerm Carrier Oil
What is Wheat germ oil?
History of Wheat In India?
Origin of Wheat germ oil?
Cultivation and Ideal conditions required to grow Wheat.
Extraction process of Natural Wheat germ oil using “The Cold Press”.
- What are cold-pressed oils?
- Purpose of cold pressing oils?
- Some properties of cold pressed oils?
- Process of making cold pressed oil from Wheat seeds
Some Miraculous facts about Wheat germ oil
- Wheat germ nutritious heart
- Negligible side effects
- Replacement for chemically loaded cosmetics
- Enriched with nutrition and fatty acids
Physical and chemical properties of Wheat germ oil
Benefits of Wheat germ oil
Some more Properties of Wheat germ oil
Safety precautions
What is Wheat germ oil?
( Botanical name- Triticum vulgare)
“The Cultivation of wheat has been on for thousands of years and is commonly used in and human food and animal feed”.
But will you believe if we tell you wheat seed is doing wonders for our skin as well as our hair?
Amazing right? Let’s explore more?
Wheat germ is the embryo or the germinating part of the wheat kernel, means the most rich and nutritious part of the wheat. You are right…. then how enriching its oil could be?
What exactly Kernal is? Let’s take a Short info.
“Kernel” is the industrial name of seed of the wheat which is made up of three key parts – the bran, the germ, and the endosperm – protected by an inedible husk that protects the kernel from assaults by sunlight, pests, water, and disease.
“Pure wheat germ oil is organically extracted by the kernel of the wheat which provides natural nourishment to your skin and hair, rich in compounds such as phytosterols, tocopherols, carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids.
History of Wheat Germ Oil ?
The wheat germ is the embryo from which a wheat plant pops out, and although it constitutes only 2-3% of the entire seed, It is the nutritionally richest part.
Einkorn wheat was one of the earliest cultivated forms of wheat, alongside emmer wheat (T. dicoccum). Grains of wild einkorn have been found in Epi-Paleolithic sites of the Fertile Crescent. It was first domesticated approximately7500BC.
This graph shows the percentage of wheat production by main countries across globe.
In India wheat is the major food crop after rice. Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat producing state in India.
One of the question prevails in our minds that why germ word is included with wheat germ oil, why?
The “Germ”, doe not refers to any germs or bacteria but it simply refers to the word Germination because it is the most vitamins enriched developing embryonic part in the wheat seedling.
Origin of Wheat germ oil:
- As one among the oldest cultivated crops, Wheat enjoys the sovereignty of being the most relished and cherished grains in the universe.
- Wheat is one of the oldest crops ever cultivated. The first farmed crop of wheat dates back almost 10,000 years ago!
- India is the world’s 3rd largest oil consumer after China and Europe, consuming over 12–13 million tons every year.
Cultivation and Ideal conditions required to grow Wheat:
Wheat is mainly a Rabi (winter) season crop in India. Wheat is grown in a variety of soils of India.
Important parameters:
- Temperature: It grows best when temperatures are warm, from 70° to 75° F (21° to 24° C), but not too hot. Wheat also needs a lot of sunshine, especially when the grains are filling.
- Soil Needed: Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.
- Climate: Wheat is mainly a rabi (winter) season crop in India.
- Maturity time: It takes about seven to eight months to reach maturity and it creates pretty golden contrast in spring gardens.
The Extraction of Wheat germ oil is done by using the most beneficial method in the whole oil extraction industry that is the method of cold press.
- What are cold pressed oils?
Cold pressing is a modern oil extraction method in the desired seeds are pressed on a cold press to get oil out of it, without providing any extra heat or imposing any other steps.
- Purpose of Cold pressing.
Some oils may lose their natural nourishment and nutritional qualities on exposure to high Temperatures. So in the era of modern technology the oil extractors prefer the cold press method to preserve all the benefits of the oils so that it can provide maximum benefits to you.
- Properties of Cold Pressed oils:
- Retaining of healthy naturally occurring Antioxidants that are otherwise destroyed by high temperatures.
- As per various research works the oil obtained from cold pressing are found to be enriched with vitamin E.
- Cold pressed oils are ideal to be used in the fields of aromatherapy, perfumery and many more.
- Since cold-pressed oils are natural, unrefined and bio active rich sources, they may pose some antimicrobial activity.
How we make wheat germ oil?
After you have seen all the advantages and properties of cold-pressed oils we usually use the cold press method to produce such oil.
Method
The wheat germ occurs as a by-product in wheat flour production. Modern machinery automatically preserves the precious germ part of the wheat that is further used to produce the oil. The germ are cleaned and taken to the cold press after pressing the germs the oil starts to collect and after packaging the fresh wheat germ oil is ready to reach your houses.
Some Miraculous facts about Wheat germ oil
- Wheat germ is popularly known as the nutritious heart of the wheat kernels due to its high nutrient and nourishing qualities
- As wheat oil is suited by all types of skin so this makes it an oil with negligible side-effects.
- The wheat germ oil can replace many of you chemical loaded cosmetics that you use on your hair and skin.
- Due to the presence of proteins, nutrients and various fatty acids many beauty experts suggest the use of wheat germ oil as a cosmetic for daily use.
Physical and chemical properties of Wheat germ oil
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Appearance | Liquid yellow |
| Odour | Smells like Raw wheat grains and dried herbs and contains weak notes of pepper |
| Relative Density@20C | 0.920 |
| Iodine value | 129 |
| Saponification value | 193 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | 4.9% |
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
| Palmitic Acid C 16:0 | 17.60 |
| Palmitoleic Acid C 16:1 | 0.17 |
| Stearic Acid C 18:0 | 0.92 |
| Oleic Acid C 18:1 | 17.20 |
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 55.91 |
| Linolenic Acid C 18:3 | 6.00 |
| Arachidic Acid C 20:0 | 0.26 |
Benefits of Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil benefits which will tempt you to include it to your daily lives.
- A Great face Cleanser: Wheat germ oil is natural oil which helps in cleansing the face efficiently. It helps to seal the moisture lacks and also get rid of excess selumn, which leads to problems like ache, pimples etc.
- Treats Skin Scars: White germ oil is the excellent source to diminish the skin scars it enrich the quality of vitamin E.
- Acts as an Hair Nouisher: It is rich in linoleic acid and act as a hair nourisher. Use it in a ratio of 10:1 with other carrier oil such as olive and sesame and apply on your hair and leave it for at least 2 hours and rinse it off.
- Has an anti- ageing Properties: Being a great source of Vitamin B6, folic acid and E, Wheat Oil is said to be anti-ageing agent for the skin.
Some more Properties of Wheat Germ Oil
- Wheat gram oil is enriched with Omega-6 and Vitamin E, which contains strong anti-oxidant properties.
- Purest form of wheat Gram oil also contains the properties of healing wounds. If applied regularly on a particular area it can remove any smears also.
- Because of its fully natural composition it has a life of about 6 months at room temperature.
- The good quality Wheat Germ Oil exhibits the properties of strengthening hair strands.
Precautions & warnings
What should I know before using wheat germ oil?
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist or herbalist, if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are taking any other medicines.
- You have allergy with any substances of wheat germ oil.
- You have any other illnesses, disorders, or medical conditions.
- You have any other types of allergies.
Is it safe for me?
This oil can be used externally. It can be safely used by most of the people except the people who have Gluten Intolerance.
Side effects
What kind of side effects may I have from wheat germ oil?
Wheat germ oil does not seem to produce any side effects, but always use a patch test if you suspect you’re sensitive to particular oil.
Conclusion
After going through all this informational data, we are sure that now you know a lot more about wheat the fact that wheat is something more than just a flour for making chapattis. The wheat germ oil has many advantages that will make your daily life happy and smooth.
We at CEEPL, process the purest quality wheatgerm oil from India and export worldwide. We are one of the pioneer in this domain. We look forward to working with you.
So, when are you ordering our amazing, natural, fresh and organic made out of finest quality wheat Germ “The Wheat germ oil”?