What is Grape seed oil?
Grape seed oil is oil extracted from the seeds of grapes and generally used in two sectors - Cosmetics and Culinary. Grape seed oil gives many health benefits to our skin and hair as it is rich source of essential fatty acid and vitamin E.
Grape seed oil also contains polyphenols and flavonoids which are strong ant-oxidants.
Grape seed oil also contains polyphenols and flavonoids which are strong ant-oxidants.
These nutrients in Grape seed oil helps in skin repair and have some antiseptic properties. In cosmetic industry Grape seed oil is widely used. When mixed with other oils, Grape seed oil becomes excellent for massage as it is absorb by our skin easily.
1. Moisturizing and Conditioning
Like olive oil, Grape seed oil is an effective natural conditioner, offering the hair moisturize and vitamins. Regular use of grapeseed oil as part of your regular hair care regime has shown to produce stronger, healthier hair. Because grapeseed oil is lighter than olive oil, it does not leave a greasy feel and lingering scent. Grape seed oil helps to lock in moisture and prevent frizz, split ends naturally.
How to use it
Simply apply it on your hair and scalp before or after your hair wash and let it sit for few minutes (30-60 minutes before hair wash or 5 minutes after hair wash). Then wash it off with normal or lukewarm water.
2. Dandruff, dry and flaky scalp
The nutrients found in grapeseed oil can also be used for treating dry, damaged and flaky scalp and dandruff because it nurtures the growth of vigorous skin cells.
How to use it
Apply grapeseed oil into the scalp and massage in a circular motion for 5 minutes, it will allow the oil to be absorb in your skin, it also promotes blood flow. Leave it overnight or whole day and rinse off with lukewarm water using mild shampoo.
3. Reduce Hair loss
Not surprisingly, grapeseed oil can also help with reducing hair loss. The antioxidants found in grapeseed oil may block the production of DHT, which is a hormone that causes hair loss.
You may also use it as a carrier for essential oils that promotes relaxation of the hair follicles and prevents hair loss caused by a hormone called ‘cortisol’, a hormone released when we are stressed.
You may also use it as a carrier for essential oils that promotes relaxation of the hair follicles and prevents hair loss caused by a hormone called ‘cortisol’, a hormone released when we are stressed.
How to use it
Simply mix some grapeseed oil with jojoba oil and massage into your scalp for few minutes to treat your hair loss.
4. Strengthening Hair
Brittle and weak hair can also be benefited from grapeseed oil. Grape seed oil contains Vitamin E, which is very essential antioxidant that helps to build tissue. Lineolic acid, a fatty acid found in grapeseed oil, promotes hair growth and healthy scalp. By using it on your brittle and weak hair, you will find that it can help restore its natural strength and shine.
How to use it
Heat 2 tablespoon of grape seed oil and apply this lukewarm oil to your hair (you add few drops of coconut oil or milk to this oil) and massage into your scalp for 5 minutes. Leave it overnight and rinse off with lukewarm water.
Though many home remedies for healthier, shinier hair flood the internet, grapeseed oil is certainly one to consider. With its extensive health benefits, not just for your overall health but specifically for your hair and skin, it is no wonder that grapeseed oil is popular beauty secret.
