Grapeseed Oil

Botanical Name:	Vitus vinifera
Aroma:	Sweet, light and a bit nutty
Properties:	Thin in consistency, shiny touch, colorless, easily penetrates into the skin
Culinary uses:	Baking, deep frying, preparing salad dressings
Other Uses:	As massage oil, in the preparation of hair care products and body creams and in treating skin disorders

Grapeseed oil has a very sweet, light and slightly nutty aroma, for which it is preferred by most of the people. Usually clear in color, at times, it has a tinge of yellow/green. Quite thin in consistency, it easily penetrates into the skin. The botanical name of grapeseed is Vitus vinifera. There are distinctive varieties of Vitus vinifera grapes, which are basically a by product of wine making. Grapeseed oil is primarily produced in Italy. Other producing nations are Spain, France and Argentina.

Grapeseed oil also known as grape oil possesses a few qualities of astringent and thus its application helps to tighten and tone the skin. It is of great use in treating the stubborn acne and other skin problems. Grapeseed has a high content of linoleic acid, a fatty acid essential for the cell membranes and the skin. Grape seed oil serves as a wonderful moisturizer and truly nourishes the skin. This carrier oil lends a shimmering touch to the skin. To know more about the uses and health benefits of Grape Seed oil, read on…

Grape seed oil offers innumerable health benefits and this explains the reason why it is extensively brought to use. It is used for deep frying, baking, in the preparation of salad dressings and marinades. Apart from the culinary uses, it is also finding its way in the making of hair care products, lip balm, body creams, sunburn lotion etc. In the contemporary times; it is increasingly used for giving relaxing spa massage. It provides a great relief to the tired and aching body.