Grapeseed Oil

Description

The benefits of Grapeseed Oil are as numerous as they are revered! What is Grapeseed oil though? If you guessed that it comes from grapes then you are correct. The Vitis vinifera, is not only popular of its highly adorned fruit, but also the oil that is obtained from the seed of that fruit. The grape vine comes in almost 10,000 varieties known to man, Vitis vinifera being one of them. This long stemmed, woody vine that is rooted in the soil, called a liana, can grow up to 32 meters in length with up to 8 inch long, broad leaves. The grape is the tree?s fruit, which is considered a berry, and can be is 6 millimeters in diameter on average on smaller vines, which produces dark purple to blackish with a pale wax grapes when ripened. On larger vines, the grapes can grow up to 3 cm long and can be green, red, or purple (black).

Native to the Mediterranean region, grapes are believed to be used since the since the Neolithic period, with domestication occurring sometime between 3500 to 3000 BC, in southwest Asia, South Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia), and the Western Black Sea shore region (Romania and Bulgaria). The Greeks are believed to have introduced grape growing and wine making to Europe during the Minoan age. Grapeseed Oil benefits in modern times have led a high demand for it and it has resulted in many regions cultivating it as a cash crop. Grapeseed Oil uses abound in the personal and industrial product manufacturing, a trend that is continually growing!

Grapeseed oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids.
The oil can be used in hair and on the skin as part of your beauty regimen.

Grapeseed oil treats acne outbreaks

Grapeseed oil makes skin softer and more elastic

Grapeseed oil evens out skin tone

Grapeseed oil can protect your skin from sun damage

moisturize skin
heal acne
lighten skin
tighten pores
reduce the appearance of scars
remove makeup

Grapeseed oil penetrates your skin quickly and doesn’t leave your skin feeling oily. To use grapeseed oil on your face, massage several drops into clean skin before you go to bed at night. You can repeat the process in the morning, if desired. Since grapeseed oil doesn’t clog pores, it’s ideal for all skin types, including oily skin that needs moisturizing.

Grapeseed oil for healthy hair

Grapeseed oil may improve the condition of your hair and scalp. If you have dandruff, which is often caused by a dry scalp, applying emollient grapeseed oil to your scalp can help loosen dead skin and restore moisture.