So what is grapeseed oil? As you'd expect it's an oil derived from the pressing of winemaking grape seeds. The oil itself is non-greasy, light, and odorless. The best types to use are pure organic or organic cold-pressed grapeseed oil.
Benefits of grapeseed oil
- It's a light oil so it doesn't weigh down the hair making it good for those with thin hair
- It's odorless so there's no lingering scent in the event that is a reason you're not using natural oils
- It has a high smoke point of about 420 degrees and can be used as a natural heat protectant
- It can be used as a carrier oil for essential oils. In fact, I've started using it to dilute my Jamaican Black Castor Oil
- Better hair health from the Vitamin E and linoleic acid it contains
- The oil contains high levels of ceramides which are very beneficial for strengthening chemically-treated hair
Ways to use grapeseed oil
- As a hot oil treatment
- A heat protectant
- Conditioner enhancer
- Part of a natural homemade conditioner
- Scalp massages
- As a finishing or sealing oil
- As a shine enhancer
Where to purchase grapeseed oil
You can find and purchase this wherever cooking oils are found as well as health food stores, Amazon and Walmart.
Have you used grapeseed oil in your hair regimen?
References: http://www.livestrong.com/article/177894-benefits-of-grapeseed-oil-for-hair/, http://www.oilforhair.org/grapeseed-oil-for-hair/
I love grape seed oil. I use it on my hair and to take off my makeup. I'm a massage therapist and i use it in my practice too. It's a great oil.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I never thought about using it on my face. Do you use another oils on your hair? Thanks for reading Ginger!
DeleteUse it on my face over night & after every "wash & go" with a non-cream leave in conditioner(creme of Nature spray in\leave in conditioner)Add Grapeseed with (pure)Vtiamin E & aloe for\to your face regime.thank me later.
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