Grape oil

The grape is one of the oldest and most cultivated fruits. It was introduced to France late, around 600 B.C., when the city of 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 it. It was François I who brought the table grapes.
The variety viniferaThis variety, which is unique to Europe, was almost wiped out by the Phylloxera pest in the 19th century. It was saved by a variety from across the Atlantic, the labruscawhich was used as rootstock.
The consumption of grape seed oil is very recent and was initially done chemically. It is still rare to find grape seed oil obtained by cold pressing.

Cosmetic aspects of grape seed oil

Grape seed oil owes its antioxidant qualities to its high content of vitamin E and polyphenols (OPC). Omega 6 is a good lipid-replenishing agent that protects the skin 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)