This article explores what grapeseed is, the potential health benefits, and the risks to avoid.

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What Is Grapeseed Oil and How Is it Made?

Grapeseed oil is the oil that is extracted from grape seeds.

It usually comes from the seeds leftover fromgrapesused in the winemaking process.

Grapeseed oil has become a popular supplement.

Nutritional Information

Grapeseed oil is rich in nutrients like omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Adding grapeseed oil to our diets, such as cooking with it, has a variety of health benefits.

Omega-6 fatty acids are beneficial for the heart and circulation.

It can protect our skin better against the suns harmful rays.

Another benefit of better skin protection is brighter, more youthful-looking skin.

Omega-6 fatty acids can help protect against signs of skin aging, like wrinkles and dryness.

Lastly, omega-6 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, which may explain how they may speed wound healing.

Vitamin E

Grapeseed oil is rich in antioxidants like vitamin E, as well aspolyphenols.

Antioxidants protect against free radical damage and help to prevent certain types of cancer.

Grapeseed oil has more vitamin E than soybean or olive oil.

Antioxidants can strengthen our immune system anddecrease LDL (bad) cholesterollevels.

They also lower inflammation in the body, which protects us from chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

What Are the Health Benefits of Grapeseed Oil?

Grapeseed oil is rich in nutrients, and that means potential health and beauty benefits.

As we age, ourskin loses collagen, and that can contribute to dullness and sagging skin.

Collagen gives skin that youthful bounce and glow.

Topical system may be a more efficient route of delivery for skin benefits.

Moisturizing

Thanks to its fatty acid composition, grapeseed oil is an ultra-hydrating oil for our skin.

Other Health Benefits

The possiblebenefits of grapeseed oildont just stop at great skin.

Additional clinical studies are needed to determine the extent of potential health benefits.

Is Grapeseed Oil Good to Cook With?

Packed with healthy fats, grapeseed oil makes great cooking oil.

It also has a relatively high smoke point, making it a safe choice.

Grapeseed oils smoke point is 420 degrees F, higher than both olive and vegetable oils.

Grapeseed Oil vs. Olive Oil

Grapeseed oil and olive oil contain some similar nutrients.

Consumable

Grapeseed oil is naturally found in grapes, but wont pack the same nutritional punch.

There are three different forms of grapeseed oil:

Grapeseed oil is also available as an over-the-counter supplement.

Topical

Topical grapeseed oil products are popping up on grocery shelves and natural beauty shops.

Most oils and lotions containing grapeseed oil are meant to be used once per day.

Apply your product after washing your skin with a gentle cleanser.

Does It Help With Acne?

Acne is because of clogged pores on the surface of the skin.

Our pores can become clogged with dirt or bacteria, leading to an acne breakout.

Grapeseed oil has antimicrobial properties, which means it can kill bacteria.

What Are the Risks of Grapeseed Oil?

While grapeseed oil is natural and safe, there are possible risks due to how it is extracted.

Most grapeseed oil products on the store shelves have been extracted using a chemical like hexane.

Grapeseed oil can also be extracted using heat, but that process may inactivate any of its beneficial properties.

What About Allergic Reactions?

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to grapes, then its best to avoid grapeseed oil.

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