Olvea Vegetable Oils Wheat germ oil
- CAS Number
- 84012-44-2
- EC Number
- 281-689-7
- INCI Name
- Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Germ Oil
- Chemical Family
- Fatty AcidsPlant Extracts
Wheat germ oil is obtained from wheat germ (Triticum aestivum L.). Wheat is thought to be one of the first grains ever cultivated. Wheat germ oil is highly rich in linoleic acid (omega-6). This fatty acid is essential because the body cannot synthesize it. It is known for the important role it plays in the structure of cell membranes.
Product families
Applications
- Hand Hygiene
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent, Emollient, Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Emolliency, Excellent Softness, Film Forming, Highly Restructuring, Hydrating, Moisture Retention, Moisturizing, Regenerating, Softening; Anti-Aging; Emolliency; Excellent Softness; Film Forming; Highly Restructuring; Hydrating; Moisture Retention; Moisturizing; Regenerating; Softening
- Labeling Claims
- Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based
- Naturally Derived
- Organic
- Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin; Natural Origin; Non-Animal Origin; Plant Origin; Vegetable Origin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Range of Products
- OLVEA Vegetable Oils offers wheat germ oil:
- Conventional: refined
- Application Format
- Rinse Off
- HIGHLIGHTS
It reduces transepidermal water loss by restoring the hydrolipidic film. This oil also contains oleic acid, which has emollient properties. It makes the skin soft, supple, and more radiant.; Thanks to its high levels of alpha-tocopherols, also known as vitamin E, it has the biological antioxidant properties of poly-unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membranes and lipoproteins. It prevents skin aging.; Wheat germ oil has regenerating properties and is an excellent skin moisturizer. It is recommended for face and hair care. It is also used as a dietary supplement (gel caps).
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent
- Emollient
- Moisturizing Agent
