Grape oil

Grapes are one of the oldest and most widely cultivated fruits. It was a late arrival in France, around 600 BC, when modern-day Marseille was founded. In France, grapes were grown exclusively to produce wine. It was not until the 16th century that other uses were attributed to the grape. It was Francis I who brought the grape to Fontainebleau. table grapes.
The variety viniferaThis European variety was almost wiped out by phylloxera attacks in the 19th century. It was saved by the variety from across the Atlantic, the labruscawhich was used as rootstock.
The consumption of grapeseed oil is very recent and was initially produced chemically. It is still rare to find grapeseed oil obtained by cold pressing.

Cosmetic aspects of grapeseed oil

Grape-seed oil owes its antioxidant qualities to its high vitamin E and polyphenol (OPC) content. Omega-6s are good lipid-replenishing agents that protect the epidermis from dehydration.

Main benefits 

Cosmetic (for skin use)

• Emollient
• Antioxidant
• Nourishing, regenerating
• Sebo-regulator

Other benefits 

• Penetrating
• Healing

Uses and synergies of grape seed oil

Skin indications (skin, hair, nails)

• Acne
• Mild burn
• Coloured, dry or damaged hair
• Fine hair
• Light scarring
• Dry or irritated scalp
• Dartre
• Make-up removal
• Dryness (hands, body, hair, nails)
• Eczema
• Cracking
• Skin irritation
• Massage
• Sore muscles (massage)
• Brittle nails, cuticles
• Oily or combination skin
• Psoriasis
• Wrinkles
• Excess sebum
• Stretch marks
• Skin ageing (prevention)