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The virtues of grapeseed oil

Many natural oils may be used in soapmaking to enrich handmade soap. Every type of oil has different properties and different benefits to offer the soap. Grapeseed oil (Vitis Vinifera) is particularly interesting. We found that it should be used in small quantities to avoid having oily feeling soap. Yet, a small addition of Grapeseed oil gives the soap remarkable properties.

Grapeseed oil is obtained by pressing the grape seeds and capturing the small amount of oil they contain. It is rich in Linoleic acid ω6 (about 60% - 80%) and vitamin E, and low in saturated fats (around 12% Palmitic and Stearic acids). It is widely used in body lotions, lip balm, hand cream, and regenerative products. Grapeseed oil has emollient skin conditioning properties, and is also believed to have astringent properties that help tone and tighten the skin. Commonly used as massage oil, Grapeseed oil may serve as carrier oil for aromatherapy purposes. When used in soap, Grapeseed oil will add good moisturizing properties and is therefore helpful for scaled and dry skin.

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