Beauty

[Harpa]

Shelf life is 1 year. Garden of Wisdom says this is one of the lightest oils, which has astringent properties. "It is also very "drying", which should be kept in mind when making products for dry-skin problems. It is an excellent base for perfume blending."

[shoekitty]

On 1/28/2014 just bee said:

How funny. I was thinking about grapeseed oil this morning before I got up. Years ago, when all those grapeseed products were showing up in the stores, I thought: "Why buy all these creams and things? Why don't I just buy a bottle of grapeseed oil?"

And, like 97% of the items I buy, I immediately forgot about it.

I just went into the kitchen cupboard and pulled out the bottle (which expired on 1/8/2013). It's a lovely bottle, too: DeLallo imported Italian grapeseed oil, 16.9 ounces. Strangely, half the contents are missing, so I suspect Better-half has been cooking with it.

Grapeseed Oil is a product of the wine-making process. The oil has a clean, light flavor and resists burning at high temperatures, making it a versatile and useful cooking oil, from salad dressing to deep frying to dessert baking. Grapeseed oil is cholesterol free, and contains high levels of vitamin E and heart-healthy omega-6 fatty acids. Our Grapeseed Oil is produced and bottled in Italy.

Hey Bee,

I cannot use grapeseed oil on my face, but it is great on the nails, feet and neck area for me. It is a light oil, the skin seems to almost absorb it. This time of year I am so dry in the hands, arms and legs I cannot use it! But I love and use coconut oil on the legs!. You know all the stuff has gone mainstream when you find virgin coconut oil next to the hand lotion!!! Trader Joe's has the organic coconut oil in the soap and lotion oil aisle, same brand I use for cooking. That stuff works too!

BTW, my daughter makes her own creams and such. She uses grapeseed oil, with dead sea salt. Grapeseed oil is great fro basting a turkey. My daughter does it, and it has the most gorgeous color!

[magemay]

I use it for cooking and on fresh salads. it's a nice light oil. Store it in a cool, dark place. I prefer a dark glass bottle.

I did try some on my face and body and didn't really like the feeling on my skin. It's a bit "greasy" for me. I do add a touch (not much) to my homemade lip balms. Too much leaves them to greasy as well.

[RinaRina]

On 1/28/2014 Harpa said:

Shelf life is 1 year. Garden of Wisdom says this is one of the lightest oils, which has astringent properties. "It is also very "drying", which should be kept in mind when making products for dry-skin problems. It is an excellent base for perfume blending."

Ahh ha! No wonder my skin is so dry. I've been putting GSO on my skin since last summer and I couldn't understand why my skin was so dry. The GSO just didn't seem to be moisturizing. NOW, I know!

Unless I mix it with something else, I'm done with GSO in the winter! Thank you, Harpa!

[suzyQ3]

Just curious: Is there a cooking version and a "cosmetic" version, or is there just one form of grapeseed oil?

[RinaRina]

On 1/28/2014 suzyQ3 said:

Just curious: Is there a cooking version and a "cosmetic" version, or is there just one form of grapeseed oil?

I'd been putting the "cooking" version of GSO on my face.

[mistriTsquirrel]

I like grapeseed oil, but I prefer avocado oil for my dry skin.

[Harpa]

On 1/28/2014 mistriTsquirrel said:

I like grapeseed oil, but I prefer avocado oil for my dry skin.

mistriTsquirrel, yes, this stands to reason, and is a good lesson for those choosing skin care. Grapes are astringent, too. After you eat a grape, you have that feeling in your mouth...amost like a dry pucker. Avacados have a whole 'nother texture, rich in fats, and you get that smooth, buttery sensation. Olives are also this way, and is good for dry skin.

Even though the oils share traits, they do have different properties. Whatever the food source is, is also the attribute of the oil.

[Mommy4]

Harpa, thank you for all your great information. You're so right about the grapes now that I think about it. LOL

Drying is not what I need, I'm already dry enough.

[Beauty$Junkie]

I am so happy with my rosehip seed oil, I don't think I would switch. I appreciate the reviews on the grapeseed oil, as well, because I did not think about it being drying which I do not need. I keep the rosehip seed oil in the refrigerator and smooth it on my face, including eyelids every day. I also have Dr D's Hydroshied, which I don't think I will repurchase when it is gone. I just think the rosehip seed oil is amazing.