Skin Conditioning
Wheat germ glycerides condition your skin, making it look and feel soft and smooth. They do this by lubricating the skin's surface. Wheat germ glycerides are fatty-acid mono-, diglycerides and triglycerides that are modified by an alcohol reaction, according to CosmeticsInfo.org. They are dissolved in water and used as emollients to moisturize the skin. Wheat germ glycerides reduce flaking of dry skin, moisturizing and restoring suppleness to the epidermis.Wheat germ glycerides are used in a variety of skin moisturizing creams because of their nourishing and endermic properties. Wheat germ glyceride contains vitamin E, or tocopherols. These are natural antioxidants that have moisturizing benefits, according to the 2009 issue of AAK GLOBAL Magazine. Antioxidant and moisturizing properties have a protective effect on cells. They strengthen the skin barrier and reduce environmental stresses on your skin. Wheat germ glycerides are a common ingredient in anti-aging creams, facial moisturizers, body lotions and other personal care products.
Hair Conditioning
Wheat germ glycerides are also used in hair care products as conditioning agents. Hair cuticles feel rough because of mechanical damage from combing or other styling products. These damage the cuticle and create small projections that jut out from the hair shaft. These rough cuticles also make hair difficult to comb. The tocopherols in wheat germ glycerides have lubricating properties that help smooth the hair cuticle, moisturize and condition the hair.
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