Grapeseed Oil

• Light and fast-absorbing, so it sinks in without a heavy or greasy feel
• Excellent slip, which makes it a favourite base for massage
• Practically odourless and neutral, so it does not fight with essential oils or fragrance
• Low on the pore-clogging scale, so it suits oily and combination skin
• Naturally contains vitamin E
• A clean, versatile base for skincare, soap and cosmetic formulation
• Very cost-effective in bulk for salons, makers and manufacturers

Facial skincare

Smooth two or three drops over clean skin morning or night, on its own or after a water-based serum. Many people use it as their last step to seal in moisture. A little goes a long way.

In formulations

Rosehip is a prized base in facial oils, serums, balms, creams and lotions. Add it at the usage rate for your recipe, and keep finished products cool and dark to protect the oil.

Hair, nails and cuticles

Work a small amount into the ends of the hair to smooth and add shine, or massage it into nails and cuticles.

Body and massage

Use it on its own or blended into a lighter carrier for a nourishing body or massage oil, especially on dry areas like elbows and heels.

As a carrier

Rosehip works as a luxurious carrier for diluting essential oils before they go on the skin, particularly in facial blends.

Where grapeseed is the lightest of the carriers, camellia oil sits a step richer while still absorbing fast, which suits hair and drier skin.

• Botanical name: Vitis vinifera
• Common name: Grapeseed oil
• Part of plant used: Seed
• Method of extraction: Solvent extracted, then refined
• Country of origin: Europe (may vary between batches)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to light green, light liquid
• Aroma: Practically odourless, neutral
• Absorption: Light, absorbs readily
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed. Refrigeration helps extend its life.
• Safety: For external cosmetic use. Patch test before first use.

Will grapeseed oil stain sheets and towels?

Grapeseed is a light oil that absorbs well, so it is one of the easier massage oils to launder. As with any oil, wash linen promptly on a warm cycle and avoid letting it sit, as oils can oxidise into a harder stain over time.

Is grapeseed oil good for oily or acne-prone skin?

Grapeseed is light and sits low on the comedogenic scale, which is why many people with oily and combination skin choose it over heavier oils. As with any oil, patch test first if your skin is very breakout-prone.

Is this grapeseed oil cold pressed or refined?

This grapeseed oil is solvent extracted and refined, which is the usual way grapeseed is produced. Refining gives a clean, light, practically odourless oil, which is exactly what suits massage and most cosmetic formulating.

Is this the same as grapeseed cooking oil?

This is supplied as a raw cosmetic and manufacturing ingredient rather than a packaged food product, so it is intended for massage, skincare, soap and formulation use. If you need it for food use, contact our team first to confirm the right product and grade.

Does grapeseed oil have a scent?

Very little. Grapeseed is one of the more neutral carrier oils, with only a faint smell, which is part of why it is so popular as a massage and blending base. It will not compete with the essential oils or fragrance you add.

How long does grapeseed oil last, and should I refrigerate it?

Stored cool, dark and sealed, grapeseed oil generally keeps for around a year, and refrigeration can extend that. Discard it if the smell turns sharp or rancid.

Is grapeseed oil suitable for vegan formulations?

Yes. It is pressed from grape seeds, so it is plant-derived and suits vegan and plant-based formulations.