Posted by Pastel Grid
on January 06, 2024
Grapeseed Oil is highly beneficial for the skin
- It's noncomedogenic.
- It supports collagen production.
- May help ease redness.
- Locks in hydration.
- Helps with wound healing + scars
- Helps minimize the look of enlarged pores.
- It's antimicrobial.
What is grapeseed oil?
Grapeseed Oil is traditionally made by pressing the grape seeds that are collected after grapes have been turned into wine —talk about zero waste!
Grapeseed Oil been used for thousands of years, even tracing back to ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Given its nutrient profile, it's no wonder this oil has stuck around for so long and continues to be used in products everywhere.
You May want to know what makes Grapeseed oil so unique and why you may want to add it to your skincare routine?
Let's touch base on the bullet points we mentioned above
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IT'S NONCOMEDOGENIC
One of the most popular benefits: Grapeseed oil can be used by those with acne-prone skin without running the risk of clogging their pores. Not only is it safe, but it's actually beneficial for those with breakouts as it has anti-inflammatory properties and regulates sebum.
Grapeseed Oil is a major win, as many popular oils such as Coconut Oil " may soften and nourish the skin " but can cause build up which then clogs your pores and triggers breakouts
This is a major win, as other popular oils like coconut oil, for example " may soften and nourish skin" but can cause your pores to become clogged which triggers breakouts.
2.
It supports collagen production
Grapeseed Oil ensures skin firmness and elasticity. Hence, why grapeseed oil is found in so many facial products formulated for aging skin . We know that grapeseed oil has skin-barrier-loving properties, so it can help to mitigate dryness that also frequently comes along with skin aging.♥️
3.
May help ease redness
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, studies show that grapeseed oil reddening in the skin. This is particularly important to note for those who struggle with rosacea or broken capillaries on face.
4.
Locks in hydration
Grapeseed oil, like other botanical oils, when applied topically, grapeseed oil will help to lock in moisture, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This is why your grapeseed oil product should be applied last—more on that to come. ( Which means it's especially great after showers "😊)
It can also support your skin barrier, as the oil is so many beneficial fatty acids such as linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids
5.
Helps with wound healing + scars
grapeseed oil can even help support the wound-healing process.
6.
Helps minimize the look of enlarged pores.
Grapeseed oil is a great option to regulate that extra oil production leading to buildup.
7.
It's antimicrobial
When applied topically, grapeseed oil can help fight off bad bacteria in the skin .
8.
It protects the skin from UV rays.
Grapeseed Oil is an antioxidant ingredient, it can help protect the skin from absorbing full UV rays. However it should never be used in replacement of sunscreen—instead, let it be an addition to your favorite SPF.
● Safety Precautions ●
When adding anything new to our skincare routine we should always test on a small patch of skin before fully applying all over skin.
