Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil and Tamanu Oil

Wheat Germ Oil and Tamanu Oil are two kinds of carrier oils that can be used in multiple skincare and beauty products. Whether you’d like to incorporate them into your soap making, balms, hair serums or face masks, their many merits will surely benefit you!

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Wheat Germ Oil

Our 100% Wheat Germ Oil Refined originates from Spain. It is derived from wheat berries and extracted using the cold pressed method. It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, E, B, and D. As it is refined, the colour of our wheat germ oil is a very light yellow. It also has a faint nutty/oat-like scent.

It’s many benefits include:

1. Moisturizing and nourishing
2. Relieving scars and inflammations of skin
3. Anti-aging
4. Acts as an energy booster
5. Helps speed up reparation of damaged tissues

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Tamanu Oil

Our 100% Pure Tamanu Oil (unrefined) originates from India. It is derived from the nuts of the Ati tree and extracted using the cold pressed method. Also known as Green Gold, tamanu oil has been used by for centuries as a cure-all for various skin problems. It is rich in monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fatty acids, benzoic acid, antioxidants, vitamins A and E, omega-6 and omega-9.

Among the benefits of this oil are:

1. Reduces inflammations of and scars on the skin
2. Soothes and softens skin
3. Promotes the formation of new tissue and healthy skin
4. Moisturizes and nourishes
5. Eases rashes, insect bites, and sunburns

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References:

1. “6 Incredible Benefits Of Wheat Germ Oil”, NDTV Food, 2018 <https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/6-incredible-benefits-of-wheat-germ-oil-1638519> [Accessed 20 February 2019].
2. “New Exotic Oils”, Soap Queen, 2017 <https://www.soapqueen.com/tag/wheat-germ-oil/> [Accessed 20 February 2019].
3. “Sunday Night Spotlight: Tamanu Oil”, Soap Queen, 2015 <https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/sunday-night-spotlight-tamanu-oil/> [Accessed 20 February 2019].
4. “Wonders Of Tamanu Oil”, Chagrin Valley Soap And Salve, 2017 <https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/blog/posts/wonders-of-tamanu-oil/> [Accessed 20 February 2019].

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