Organic Grapeseed Oil

Pure and natural, unrefined, organic grapeseed oil. Excellent and economical general purpose oil for massage, face & body oils, creams and lotions

Suitable for use in aromatherapy, soap making, massage, skincare & cosmetics. See below for a detailed description and to download the SDS, Allergens Declaration and COA

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Description

Organic Grapeseed Oil

Description – An excellent, economical, all-purpose oil that is a good alternative to sweet almond for those with allergies or sensitivities. The majority of grapeseed on the market is chemically extracted and can be very variable in quality, so do be careful when choosing you oil. Our organic grapeseed is mechanically cold pressed for a superior oil with no risk of chemical residues. The seeds are a by-product of wine making which helps make the oil so economical. Not widely used in CP soap making as the saponification level is very variable

Common Name Grapeseed Oil (Organic)
Botanical Name Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Botanical Family Vitaceae
Extraction Method Cold Pressed
Aroma Negligible
Country of Origin Italy
Appearance Deep green, Thin to Medium Viscosity
Skin Feel Non-greasy, quickly absorbed leaving a glossy film
Skin Type Any
Properties
Heat Stability Stable in hot and cold processes
Saponification Value 170-200
Storage 14-18 Months
Typical Fatty Acid Profile 11% Saturated, 20% Monounsaturated, 69% Polyunsaturated
Main Constituents (Typical Values) 58-81% Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid 12-20%, Palmitic Acid 5-11%, Stearic Acid 3-6%
Natural Vitamin Content Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E

Common Uses

  • Massage – ideal base for combining other oils and adding essential oils, Good glide and skin feel, non-greasy. Blending with jojoba gives and exceptional massage oil
  • Face – moisturising, especially for oily skin types. Blend with sea buckthorn
  • Nails – blend with sesame for hydration and nourishment for cracked and flaky nails
  • Good building block for creams and lotions – stable and easy to formulate with, moisturising without feeling greasy and suited to most skin types

Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download

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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price

Additional information

Bottle Size

10ml, 50ml, 100ml, 500ml, 1 Litre