For many years, grape seed oil has been widely used for medical and cosmetic purposes. The unique composition makes it possible to use it for the care of hair and eyelashes, skin of the face and body, as well as for the improvement of the whole organism. Cold-pressed oil is more useful, as it retains more nutrients.
Properties of grape seed oil
Due to the high concentration of vitamin P, grape seed oil is often called the elixir of youth. This vitamin restores the integrity of capillaries, increases their elasticity and strength, lowers blood pressure, and normalizes heart rhythm. In addition, vitamin P is responsible for bile formation and stimulates the adrenal glands, has an analgesic effect.
The procyanides included in the oil allow, with regular use, to remove aggressive radicals from the body, thereby increasing immunity and improvingoverall he alth.
Grape seed oil: application in cosmetology
In addition, grape seed oil contains a lot of macronutrients and vitamins, which make it an indispensable tool in cosmetology. And not the last role is given here to vitamin E, which is famous for its beneficial nutritional properties. One spoonful of this oil fills the body's daily need for this vitamin.
Benefit for eyelashes
By applying grapeseed oil to your eyelashes daily, it is quite possible to significantly improve their condition: they become thicker, he althier and stronger. For this purpose, you can use both hot-pressed and cold-pressed oils, but the latter will still be more useful.
Skin benefits
The light consistency makes grape seed oil an indispensable product for the face, especially for oily and combination skin types. Quite often, this oil is included in the composition of anti-aging cosmetics. This is due to its ability to positively affect the tone of the integument. It is quickly absorbed, normalizes sebum secretion, tightens pores without clogging them, which makes the skin look he althier and well-groomed. By mixing grape seed oil with jojoba, wheat germ or avocado oil in equal parts, you can get a great blend for aging skin.
Grape seed oil is also useful for cleansing and moisturizing the skin. To remove make-up or removepeeling, just apply a little oil on a cotton swab and wipe your face with it. And the excess in the form of a shiny film formed can be removed with a regular paper towel.
Indications for the use of oil
- combination or oily skin;
- acne or various types of dermatitis;
- increased dry skin;
- damage to the skin (wounds, abrasions, cuts and even burns);
- fading skin;
- cellulite.
In addition, grapeseed oil can be used on the décolleté and breasts. Rubbing it with massaging movements into the skin, you can increase its tone.
