First, briefly about what properties grape seed oil has. We will analyze the reviews a little lower and try to evaluate how much the expectation matches the real results. So, grape seed oil:
- It has a pronounced anti-aging effect due to the content of a strong antioxidant - procyanide.
- Contains a whole set of fatty acids, vitamins, proteins - all of them nourish the skin of the face or head, contribute to the renewal of cells.
- It contains tannins, chlorophyll, flavonoids, phytoncides and other trace elements that determine its regenerative and healing properties.
Since grape seed oil is a whole cocktail of various active ingredients, its effect on the skin or hair will be complex. It can be successfully used to
care for oily skin, dry, combination, sensitive, prone to rashes, for the area around the eyes, behind the body, including against cellulite, for hair of various types, for nails. It enhances the action of essential oils and therefore perfectly copes with the role of the base component in various recipes. It is used:
1. In creams and products for dry skin to soften, smooth, renew.
2. In funds for oily skin to normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands.
3. In products for aging skin for its regeneration.
4. For thin and damaged hair to strengthen it.
5. In body creams.
6. In the skin care products around the eyes.
7. In hand creams
8. In lip care products.
Grape seed oil: reviews of those who used it in skin care
A lot depends on the manufacturer. Grape seed cosmetic oil, especially when it comes to cold pressed product, is a rather expensive product. Sometimes the product with the label "one hundred percent" has a bright grape aroma, which suggests thoughts of artificial fragrances. Therefore, it is not surprising that reviews about it can be contradictory.
In general, you can find many enthusiastic reviews from the owners of dry skin. Face masks ( grape seed oil plus chamomile and orange oil) perfectly soften dry tightened skin, make it supple and vibrant. The combination and sensitive type also accept grape seed oil well. The reviews paint a very attractive picture: a simple rubbing of the face with a cotton pad with a few drops of oil at night allows you to make the skin more tender, supple the first time. Its regular use according to this scheme smoothes out fine wrinkles, reduces black spots and rashes. Owners of oily skin are also satisfied: the oil cleanses the face, slightly whitens, tightens pores, and makes it possible to achieve a smooth and matte effect. But, of course, only with its regular use.
Sometimes there are reviews that the oil clogged the pores and caused the appearance of small acne. This may be individual reactions, but, most likely, the matter is in the incorrect use of the product or in the fact that the product is of poor quality. An important point: grape seed oil for the skin must be correctly chosen! It should be just cosmetic, and not food, and preferably extracted by cold pressing, because this is the only way to preserve its properties. In addition, the skin before application should be clean and well moisturized (for example, mineral water or green tea), maybe steamed. Good cleansing is important for the area around the eyes. Although there are recommendations that wet skin absorbs this oil very poorly, and it is better to apply it only on dry skin.
Grape seed oil: reviews of those who used it for hair care
It perfectly smoothes, moisturizes dry tips, allows you to achieve a lively shine. Only oil should not be applied to dried hair, but to still wet hair. A few drops are enough. A very good remedy for those who suffer from split ends. Grape seed oil does not need to be mixed with other oils, it does not oily hair, but as if smooths, of course, with moderate application. It is one of the lightest among the other basic ones: it is quickly absorbed and does not make strands dirty. You can use it as a mask before washing your hair, applying to the tips or along the entire length. Oil is washed off once, unlike thick burdock, and makes hair very soft, they break less and, as a result, gain length faster.
Grape seed oil: reviews of those who used to care for other parts of the body
There are comments that with its help you can get rid of dermatitis on the skin of the body, but such reviews are rare. Perfect for caring for cuticles and nails, moisturizes and nourishes nail plates, oil masks for hands based on oil with the addition of honey and cream in one night make dry weathered skin silky. It takes good care of the lips, but only with regular use. Cleanses from cosmetics and simultaneously softens the skin, which is a very valuable property for those who are sensitive and difficult to choose an industrial makeup remover. Absolutely no effect on eyelashes. Amazingly cares for thin sensitive skin in intimate areas. Helps to get rid of irritation and inflammation (use only externally!). Great for breast skin care. It is very easy to apply and absorb, successfully replacing an industrial cream. It can be a good massage remedy against cellulite, especially if you add suitable essential oils to it, but it shows itself best in caring for dry flaky skin.
Thus, it is enough to have one bottle of quality grape seed oil in the arsenal to solve a number of cosmetic problems. In general, reviews about this tool are encouraging: even those who have not noticed its effect on the skin of the face successfully use it in caring for hands or hair.