Grape seed oil

Grape seeds botanical name is vitis vinifera which belongs to family vitaceae, it has a large, jagged leaves & its stem bark peels. Grapes may be green, Red or purple. Grape are smooth skinned & juicy, seed or seedless. This tasty fruit is one of best examples of blurry line between food & medicine. Grapes contain powerful antioxidants. Grapes can be eaten as fresh fruit & its skin, seeds & Leaves are put to good use. Reseveratrol is a popular supplement extracted from skin of grape. California is the largest producer of grapes both for wine & table grapes.

EXTRACTION
Grape seed oil is extracted by cold pressed method from seeds of vitis vinifera.

PROPERTIES
It is a sweet, light& nutty aroma, color is clear with tint of yellow or green.

COMPONENTS
It consists of Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, stearic acid, Alpha linolenic acid & palmitoleic acid.

BLENDING
It blends well with Sweet almond oil, sunflower oil & olive oil, avocado oil.

18 POPULAR BENEFITS AND USES

1. It is used as an ingredient in salad dressings & mayonnaise, baked goods, pancakes.
2. It is used as vegetable oil.
3. It is used as am lubricant for shaving.
4. It is good for hair strengthening & growth.
5. It has high smoking point & is used to fry foods.
6. It is high in omega 6 fatty acids.
7. It is used in massage & Aromatherapy.
8. It is a good hair moisturizer.
9. It assists in skin repair owing to its astringent & antiseptic properties.
10. It reduces LDL Level.
11. It contains high anti-oxidants.
12. It is ingredient in moisturizing creams, & sun creams.
13. It proves beneficial for people suffering from diabetes.
14. It can repair damaged or broken capillaries & blood vessels.
15. Owing to its anti-inflammatory properties it provides relief against pain & swelling.
16. It is useful in asthma, allergies, acne & dermatitis.
17. It helps the immune system & increases blood circulation.
18. It helps to tighten & tone the skin.