• Grapeseed oil has great moisturising properties, you can use it straight onto your skin
• As grapeseed oil glides well on the skin, it is the natural choice for a massage oil
• Grapeseed oil is a great, natural addition to cold process soap
• If you are making your own lotions, creams or body butters then grapeseed oil should be in your recipe!
• You can massage grapeseed oil into your hair to promote natural growth and to make your hair soft
• Due to it's antioxidant properties, grapeseed oil is an ingredient used in anti-aging formulas
• Grapeseed oil is often helpful for those who suffer with eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
• You can use grapeseed oil to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks

How will my grapeseed oil come packaged?

Your grapeseed oil will come in a clear 1 litre (1000ml) bottle with a flip-top cap for easy dispensing. There will be a small label indentifying the contents, however we deliver the best possible price by keeping the packaging no-frills. It may not look the prettiest, however the product is the best quality you can get.

What are the benefits of using grapeseed oil?

• Grapeseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties, you can massage this oil into problem areas to provide relief from swelling. Even in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, grapeseed oil can provide relief
• Grapeseed oil is mildly astringent and naturally helps to tone and tighten skin
• Grapeseed oil contains the flavinoid oligomeric procyanidin which is an incredibly strong antioxidant, up to 50 times more effective than vitamin C or E. This compound helps grapeseed oil protect against cellular and tissue damage from free radicals

What is the composition of grapeseed oil?

The fatty acid composition of grapeseed oil is 70% linoleic acid, 16% oleic acid 7% palmitic acid 4% stearic acid and 0.1% alpha-linoleic acid. Grapeseed oil also contains 0.8%-1.5% of unsaponifiables, rich in steroids and phenols. Grapeseed oil contains small amounts of vitamin E.

How do I use my grapeseed oil?

For skin:

Simply pour a little grapeseed oil straight onto your palm, and rub into the desired area. No need for a cotton ball.

For under-eye circles:

Apply a few drops of grapeseed oil to the skin under your eye using your fingertip. You should see results after a week with lightening of skin tone and less pronounced wrinkles

To enhance a moisturiser:

Simply mix a few drops of grapeseed oil to your chosen moisturiser or skin treatment to increase it's moisturising benefits.

For hair:

Quick method: Massage grapeseed oil into your hair and scalp and wrap in a wet towel for about 30 minutes before washing out with shampoo for fantastic conditioned hair

Intensive method: Pour grapeseed oil into a plastic bag, and fill a sink with hot water. Place the grapeseed oil, in it's bag, in the hot water to heat up. In the mean time, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse out. Then, after checking that the oil isn't too hot, massage the grapeseed oil into your hair starting from the base, leaving some left over to massage into the scalp. Leave the oil in for 20 minutes before rinsing through with hot water, and then cold water. Do this twice a week for unbelievable results!