Grape seed oil is a powerful antioxidant-rich oil that is used in skin care, hair care and in the diet as a cooking oil. Grape seed oil is often used in the spa setting as a massage oil for the face and body. Using grape seed oil for a facial massage oil can be beneficial for the skin. Grape seed oil can help improve dry, acneic and aging skin skin because of its moisturizing, non-comodogenic and anti-aging properties.
Moisturizing
A facial massage with grape seed oil may help improve the moisture content of the skin. Grape seed oil is easily absorbed by the skin, and it creates a protective barrier to moisture loss. According to an article on Cosmetics Business, after four weeks of supplementing the skin with oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPC, the potent antioxidant found grape seed extract, skin showed a decrease in redness and an increase in hydration.
Non-Comedogenic
A facial massage with grape seed oil is recommended for those who have acneic skin conditions. Acneic skin could become more irritated and inflamed by oils that contain comedogenic properties. Grape seed oil is a thin, light oil that is said to be non-comedogenic because of its purported antibacterial and antiseptic properties. According to an article on Natural-Remedies-for-Skin-Care.com, grape seed oil is also mildly astringent which may help dry up current breakouts.
Anti-Aging
Grape seed oil and extract are known to be full of polyphenols, which are potent antioxidants that can help block free radicals from damaging skin cells. According to an article on Forever Looking Younger, polyphenols from grape seed oil can help slow the aging process and enhance the skin's ability to produce collagen. Grape seed oil can also be used under the eyes as a treatment for crows feet.
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