Grape Seed Oil is mainly produced in Mediterranean countries, where wine is one of the oldest traditional culture. All viticultural countries were brought to benefit from products derived from the grape and in particular the seeds which contain interesting lipids and a high fraction of insaponifiables including polyphenols, tocopherols and steroids.
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | |
| Appearance (20°C) | yellow oil |
| Odor | characteristic |
| Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | Max 5 |
| Peroxyde Value (mEq O²/kg) | Max 15 |
| Average Fatty Acid Composition (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fatty acids 20% | Unsaturated Fatty Acids 80% | ||
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 4-12 | Oleic Acid C18:1 | 10-27 |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 2-9 | Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 55-80 |
GRAPE SEED OIL is recommended for :
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lip balms, color cosmetic 10-30%
- sun care / after sun care creams, milks 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 10-30%
- body Oils, massage Oils etc... 60-100%
Storage: Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
Safety: Refer to MSDS. Not considered hazardous.