Wheat germ oil for hair health

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Why is wheat germ oil good for hair?

Wheat germ oil has a number of characteristics that make it suitable for hair care. Among all of them we can mention the following:

Antialopecic: Wheat germ oil contains components that can prevent or delay hair loss. Among them we have oleic acid, linoleic acid and palmitic acid.
Vasodilator: The high content of vitamin E, in the form of tocopherols, provides vasodilator properties that promote greater blood flow to the hair follicle. This contributes to a supply of nutrients to the scalp
Anti-dandruff: Sunflower oil contains allantoin a component against dandruff.
Antibacterial: Wheat seed is very antibacterial components so, used in shampoos or hair products, it will help keep the scalp free of microorganisms that can alter its state.
Antipruritic: The antipruritic properties conferred by glycine and menthol are suitable to prevent itching of the scalp, something very common in hair problems such as dandruff or seborrhea.
Moisturizer: Like the rest of vegetable oils, it is a good moisturizer of the scalp and hair leather. Its application will favor a better manipulation of the hair to which it will confer softness. This will result in less daily hair loss and a better condition of the hair follicle.