Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed Oil (INCI Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 65–75%. One of the lightest and most versatile carriers — nearly odourless and colourless, which makes it the default base where the carrier must not intrude on fragrance or colour.

• Also known as: Grapeseed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Angoor Beej Tel, Vitis Seed Oil
• Botanical name: Vitis vinifera
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to clear; Very mild, almost odourless
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (65–75%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing, very high linoleic content
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (15–20%) — Emollient, skin penetration
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (6–9%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (3–6%) — Emulsification, skin softening
• Procyanidins / OPC (in unrefined) (Trace) — Antioxidant contribution in unrefined grade

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: facial serums, massage oils, hair serums and blemish-prone skin formulations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Grapeseed Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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