
Kobashi 小麥胚芽油 Wheatgerm Oil
$88
KOBASHI WHEATGERM OIL 100% Pure
LATIN NAME: Triticum vulgare
SOURCE: unrefined Cold pressed from the grain.
COLOUR: A heavy, rich, golden orange-brown.
ORIGIN: USA
AROMA: deep, wheaty, slightly nutty
QUALITIES: Has excellent keeping properties. Contains a high vitamin E content for a carrier oil, approximately 133 mg of d-alpha tocopherol per 100 grams. Also contains high amounts of pro-vitamin A and phytosterols and has a balanced composition of essential fatty acids, over 50% linoleic and 5% linolenic acid. The deep colour is caused by the presence of carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A.
Excellent for dry and mature skins. Can be mixed with other carrier oils such as almond or Grapeseed oil.
Certificate of Analysis
Test Specification Analysis
Acid value 6.0max 4.5
Peroxide value 10.0max .5
Iodine value 120-140 130.8
Saponification 185-199 Complies
Fatty Acid Composition
TYPE NAME RANGE (%) RESULT (%)
C16:0 Palmitic 13 -20 Conforms 13.2
C18.0 Stearic 0 -2.6 Conforms 2.5
C18:1 Oleic 12 -38 Conforms 22
C18:2 Linoleic 40 -60 Conforms 53.8
C18.3 Alpha linolenic 4 -10 Conforms 6.8
C20.0 Arachidic 1.0 Conforms 0.3
Wheatgerm oil is contraindicated for those prone to allergies.
All oils should be kept out of eyes. Do not put on top eye lid as this may run into eyes. You should be able to use at 100% unless you are sensitive.
May Contains Nut Oil, as bottled near nut oils.
LATIN NAME: Triticum vulgare
SOURCE: unrefined Cold pressed from the grain.
COLOUR: A heavy, rich, golden orange-brown.
ORIGIN: USA
AROMA: deep, wheaty, slightly nutty
QUALITIES: Has excellent keeping properties. Contains a high vitamin E content for a carrier oil, approximately 133 mg of d-alpha tocopherol per 100 grams. Also contains high amounts of pro-vitamin A and phytosterols and has a balanced composition of essential fatty acids, over 50% linoleic and 5% linolenic acid. The deep colour is caused by the presence of carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A.
Excellent for dry and mature skins. Can be mixed with other carrier oils such as almond or Grapeseed oil.
Certificate of Analysis
Test Specification Analysis
Acid value 6.0max 4.5
Peroxide value 10.0max .5
Iodine value 120-140 130.8
Saponification 185-199 Complies
Fatty Acid Composition
TYPE NAME RANGE (%) RESULT (%)
C16:0 Palmitic 13 -20 Conforms 13.2
C18.0 Stearic 0 -2.6 Conforms 2.5
C18:1 Oleic 12 -38 Conforms 22
C18:2 Linoleic 40 -60 Conforms 53.8
C18.3 Alpha linolenic 4 -10 Conforms 6.8
C20.0 Arachidic 1.0 Conforms 0.3
Wheatgerm oil is contraindicated for those prone to allergies.
All oils should be kept out of eyes. Do not put on top eye lid as this may run into eyes. You should be able to use at 100% unless you are sensitive.
May Contains Nut Oil, as bottled near nut oils.