Grapeseed oil, as its name suggests, is pressed from the seeds of grapes. It is one of the most popular vegetable oils used in skin and hair care due to its wide range of useful properties. Today, let’s take a closer look at some of the amazing skin and hair benefits of grapeseed oil.
Grapeseed oil, also known as grape seed oil or grape oil, is a carrier oil. Unlike essential oils, carrier oils (also called base oils or vegetable oils) can be applied directly to the skin or hair for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. As we’ve already mentioned, grapeseed oil is obtained from the seeds of grapes, and is thus a by-product of winemaking. It is used in cooking, and is a popular ingredient in various cosmetic products, such as moisturisers, shampoos, hair conditioners and masks, lotions, etc.
Grapeseed oil is so popular due to its unique fatty acid composition. It is mostly composed of linoleic acid and oleic acid, which are both unsaturated fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-9, respectively). It also contains saturated fatty acids (palmitic and stearic), as well as smaller amounts of other unsaturated fats (alpha-linolenic acid and palmitoleic acid). Thanks to its high unsaturated fat content, this oil is very light and absorbs well, making it a great product for all skin and hair types. In addition, grapeseed oil contains tocopherol (vitamin E), which has strong antioxidant properties.
You can use grapeseed oil to take care of your skin, hair and nails. What are the biggest skin benefits of this oil? First and foremost, it is a great skin moisturiser. Besides, grapeseed oil boosts the elasticity and firmness of the skin, stimulates its regeneration and renewal, makes the skin soft and supple, and slows down the ageing process. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, grapeseed oil helps to reduce breakouts and prevent acne scars.
As a hair care product, grapeseed oil improves the overall health of the hair. It nourishes hair follicles, restores the hair’s natural strength, elasticity and flexibility, makes it silky soft and more manageable, gives the hair a healthy shine, and makes combing, brushing and styling easier.
You can use grapeseed oil for cosmetic purposes in different ways. For example, the simplest option is to apply undiluted oil directly to your face or body. In this case, grapeseed oil becomes a great alternative to your regular moisturiser. It prevents dry and flaky skin, normalises the skin’s hydro-lipid balance, and provides reliable protection from harmful environmental factors.
Grapeseed oil is suitable for all skin types (normal, dry, oily, and combination skin). It can even be applied to the area around the eyes, where the skin is especially thin, delicate, and sensitive. You can apply grapeseed oil with a cotton pad or just with your fingertips. Distribute it along the massage lines and don’t rub or stretch your skin.
Another popular way to use grapeseed oil for beauty purposes is to add it to DIY hair masks. You can simply rub some oil into your scalp and apply it to hair ends, or you can mix it with other ingredients to increase the efficiency of the treatment. Besides, you can add grapeseed oil to store-bought hair masks before applying them to your hair. And if you want to make your hair glossier, just rub several drops of oil between your palms and run your hands through your hair.
As we’ve already mentioned, grapeseed oil is classified as a carrier oil. It means that it can be used to dilute essential oils, helping to carry them onto the skin. For example, if you add a few drops of a citrus essential oils to grapeseed oil (3 to 6 drops per 10 ml carrier oil), you can use it for anti-cellulite massage of your thighs, buttocks, and other problem areas. And if you add a little sugar or salt, walnut shell powder or another natural abrasive, you will get a wonderful natural body scrub that will effectively remove dead cells from the surface of your skin and polish it.
You can also use grapeseed oil as a treatment for super dry elbows, knees and feet. In this case, apply undiluted grapeseed oil to the problem areas before going to bed. An important advantage of this oil compared to other carrier oils is that it absorbs really quickly and doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky or greasy, which makes it very convenient.
By the way, due to its excellent absorbency, grapeseed oil can be used to transport active ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. For example, you can use it to make avocado oil, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, peach kernel oil, and apricot kernel oil absorb quicker and better.
The skin and hair benefits of grapeseed oil are impressive, and its uses, as you can see, are varied. This is why grapeseed oil is a true must-have product for almost anyone. However, you should know that some people are hypersensitive to grapeseed oil (not that it’s an allergen, it’s just that any product could cause hypersensitivity in some people). That is why you should test grapeseed oil on a small, inconspicuous area of the skin before use. If there is no redness, itching or any other adverse reactions in 24 hours, you can safely use it.
Of course, it is also very important that you buy high-quality oil that is 100% natural and contains no additives. In our online shop Organic Store, you can buy grapeseed oil and other carrier oils produced by respected brands, whose product quality is confirmed by international certificates. We offer affordable prices, convenient payment methods and international delivery to most corners of the world to make your shopping experience as comfortable as possible!
Carrier Oils in Our Store
Flora Secret Grape Seed Oil, 60 ml |
Mayur Natural Grapeseed Oil, 50 ml |
Flora Secret Almond Oil, 60 ml |
Triuga Black Cumin Oil, 75 ml |
Triuga Coconut Oil, 100 ml |
Triuga Shea Butter, 100 ml |