Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat Germ Oil is widely used as both a cosmetic ingredient and as a dietary supplement. It is naturally rich in Vitamins A, D, and E, and also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, F, Essential Fatty Acids, protein, and minerals. Because of its anti-oxidant and regenerative properties, Wheat Germ Oil is a wonderful ingredient to add to body care and cosmetic products.

Wheat Germ Oil contains high levels of Vitamin E Oil, as well as other vitamins, minerals, protein, and Essential Fatty Acids. Essential Fatty Acids support physiological functions, and are essential for the health of our organs and overall health. Wheat Germ Oil contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic fatty acids. These are needed for our cardiovascular, immune, nervous, reproductive systems, and to maintain healthy cells and body functions.

The Vitamin E Oil present in Wheat Germ Oil promotes skin cell formation, and is great for nourishing and rejuvenating dry, mature dehydrated skin, and reducing scars, stretch marks, sunburns and damaged skin. It has anti inflammatory and anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which may be beneficial medicinally as well as in cosmetics. The high Vitamin E content in Wheat Germ Oil is a natural preservative, helps to prevent rancidity, and prolongs the shelf life of cosmetic products.

Specifically, Wheat Germ Oil has been shown to be effective for the following conditions:

• Dry and Cracked Skin
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Prematurely aged skin
• Stretch marks
• Dull complexion
• Tired and overexerted muscles
• Sunburn and burns
• Scars
• Poor blood circulation

Cornflower Extract

The extract obtained from the flowers of the plant can be used as an anti-inflammatory. It revitalizes the skin and make it velvet-like. Cornflower extract is used as an anti-irritant and helps to soothe the skin.

Daucus Carota

Carrot seed oil is an excellent source of Beta carotene and Vitamin A and is said to restore the elasticity of the skin and keep it soft and moist. Due to the stimulating effect that the oil has on the red blood cells it improves tone and since it also helps to repair the skin, it is indicated for use in people with skin problems such as scars and wounds.

It is an excellent ingredient to use in creams formulated for wrinkled and sun damaged skin. In general it improves the complexion, helps to remove edema and create a fresher appearance of the skin.

Aloe Vera

The plant is found in tropical and desert regions throughout the world, and the easily recognizable large, fleshy, spiny and succulent leaves are popular for their many medicinal properties. The sap of the leaves has medicinal properties, containing over 130 different constituents and is bitter and shiny.

Most of the proof substantiating the healing power of Aloe was anecdotal, until 1943, when a doctor who was working with burn victims "discovered" that Aloe Vera gel was an astonishingly effective treatment for burn wounds.

Today, we know a lot more about the chemical make-up of Aloe Vera and its various due to this research, as well as other studies conducted.

These studies provided scientific proof that Aloe Vera

• Contains constituents that accelerate wound healing
• Helps reduce inflammation, pain and itching
• Is a wonderful moisturizing agent and penetrates all skin types, quickly and deeply
• Is naturally hypoallergenic (does not cause allergic response in most people) and has about the same pH balance as the skin
• Stimulates the body's immune system

Allantoin

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant, but due to the high cost of plant harvest, it is now mostly synthesized and produced more cost efficiently. Soothing and anti-inflammatory, it helps repair damaged skin and promotes healing of wounds, sunburns and other skin conditions.

Calendula Extract

The Extract from the calendula flower has anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties. It is used for sensitive, delicate skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol, or Vitamin B5 complex, promotes healing of wounds, improves skin texture, excellent for sensitive skin.