Grape Seed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of various varieties of grapes. It is a light weight oil that is high in vitamins (E, C, & Beta-Carotene), minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Grape seed oil is used for: salad dressings, marinades, deep frying, flavored oils, baking, massage oil, sunburn repair lotion, hair products, body hygiene creams, lip balm and hand creams. Most grape seed oil is produced in Italy.

Grape seed oil feels non-greasy, and it easily penetrates the skin: providing nourishment for damaged and stressed tissues. The oil is believed to preserve the natural moisture in aging skin. It is known to be very effective for repair of the skin around the eyes and to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

In all products grape seed oil is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues, possessing regenerative and restructuring qualities which allow a better control of skin moisturization. It is noted to be especially effective for repair of the skin around the eyes.

Used as an all-over skin moisturizer, grape seed oil is known to reduce the look of stretch marks. A light, thin oil, grape seed oil leaves a glossy film (non-greasy) over the skin when used as a carrier oil for essential oils in aromatherapy. It contains more linoleic acid than many other carrier oils. Grape seed oil is also usable as a lubricant for face shaving.