Wheat Germ Oil

Skin type: dry, very dry, mature, damaged

โš ๏ธ Rich and thick oil โ€“ use sparingly

๐ŸŒŸ Benefits

  • Extremely rich in vitamin E

  • Deeply nourishing

  • Helps prevent skin aging

  • Improves skin elasticity

  • Promotes skin repair

  • Protects against external aggressors

๐Ÿงด How to use

โœ”๏ธ Face (preferably evening)

  • 1โ€“2 drops mixed with a lighter oil

  • Night serum
    โš ๏ธ Not recommended alone on oily or acne-prone skin

โœ”๏ธ Body

  • Very dry areas (belly, chest, hands, feet)

  • Stretch mark prevention (blended)

โœ”๏ธ Hair

  • A few drops on very dry ends

  • Oil bath (blended)

โš ๏ธ Precautions

  • Comedogenic if used alone on the face

  • Oxidizes quickly โ†’ store in refrigerator

  • Use within 3โ€“6 months after opening

  • Not recommended for people allergic to wheat (patch test)

๐ŸŒพ Expired Wheat Germ Oil

โŒ What NOT to do

  • Do not use on skin (face, body, intimate area)

  • Do not use on hair

  • Do not ingest

  • Do not apply on damaged skin

๐Ÿ‘‰ Very fragile oil that turns rancid quickly

๐Ÿ” Signs it has expired

  • Rancid, sour, โ€œold oilโ€ smell

  • Thicker or sticky texture

  • Abnormally dark color

  • Unusual tingling on the skin

โ™ป๏ธ What to do with it (non-cosmetic uses)

โœ”๏ธ Possible uses:

  • Lubricating hinges and locks

  • Light anti-rust care for metal tools

  • Household soap making

  • Fire/barbecue starter (small amount on paper)

  • Lubricating zippers

โš ๏ธ Always test on a small area for delicate surfaces

๐Ÿšฎ When to discard without hesitation

  • Very strong or nauseating smell

  • Suspicious deposits

  • Any doubt โ†’ throw it away

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