The use of wheat germ oil was practiced even in the days of our great-grandmothers. Even then, people began to notice its healing properties: wound healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, nourishing and anti-aging. This oil is rich in vitamin E, which makes it indispensable for skin care.
In modern times, the use of wheat germ oil has found itself in cosmetology and medicine. For example, in dermatology, it is an adjunct in the treatment of burns and skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis). Due to its nourishing and softening properties, the oil eliminates dryness, peeling and inflammation of the skin, helps to heal cracks in the lips, elbows and feet. In cosmetology, for the care of skin prone to rashes, excessive dryness or prematurely aging, wheat germ oil is also indispensable. Its use in masks and body wraps helps to increase skin elasticity, reduce stretch marks, soften cellulite deposits. It is successfully used as a prophylactic against wrinkles, sagging and sagging skin. And, of course, an indispensable component in the composition of funds aimed at treating and restoring dry, brittle and depleted hair dyeing and perming.
Ways to use the oil
The use of wheat germ oil in its pure form is not practiced either in medicine or in cosmetology. Basically, it is basic for creating compositions with essential oils or for enriching any hair and skin care products (shampoos, creams, masks). For example, to prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy, the skin on the stomach and hips is treated with a mixture of wheat germ oil, tangerine and lemon (with the calculation of 1 tsp of fatty oil and 2 drops of essential oil). If stretch marks nevertheless appeared, then the mixture is prepared with rosemary (2 cap.) And lavender (1 cap.). For anti-cellulite massage, a composition is prepared from the base fatty and essential oils (cypress, rosemary and citrus fruits). To soften hardened skin areas (in the elbows, knees, heels), wheat germ oil is used in the form of applications: a gauze section is impregnated and applied to problem areas.
Wheat Germ Consumption
As for the fresh wheat germ, they are priceless in composition. Using this rather affordable product, you get 12 types of vitamins, more than 15 amino acids and at least 20 trace elements. Common indicators for the use of germinated grains is the general exhaustion of the body after physical and mental stress. Activation of brain activity, improvement of memory, normalization of hormonal balance, rejuvenation, cleansing the body - all this is done by wheat germ. Their benefit does not end there: for athletes, they are an indispensable source of protein, contributing to both weight loss and muscle gain. Wheat germ contributes to the normalization of metabolism and supplies the body with the daily norm of essential trace elements. For weight loss, you need to take 20-25 g of germinated grains three times a day, washed down with a glass of clean water. During this diet, it is necessary to reduce calorie intake to 900 units per day. Mostly, vegetables, sour-milk products, as well as boiled eggs, lean meat and fish should predominate in the diet. For sets of muscle mass, it is recommended to take 60-40 g of grains three times a day. The diet itself should be designed in such a way that the calories consumed exceed the consumed ones. Wheat germ supplementation is also recommended for people with bowel problems. By introducing 40-60 g into the daily diet, grains can stabilize the stool, cleanse the intestines, and get rid of heaviness in the stomach.