grape seed oil

Grape seed oil (Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil) – Antioxidant power ingredient from controlled organic cultivation

Short description

Grape seed oil is one of the most valuable cold-pressed plant oils used in natural cosmetics. Extracted from the small, hard seeds of ripe grapes, it contains highly effective antioxidants such as OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins), resveratrol, and a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. The light green, delicately fruity-nutty scented oil impresses with its versatile positive effects for all skin types—especially sensitive, blemished, or mature skin.

Origin & Production

Grape seed oil is pressed from the dried seeds of grapes (Vitis vinifera) – a byproduct of winemaking. Approximately 40 kg of grape seeds are needed for 1 liter of cold-pressed oil, as they contain only around 10–14% oil. The production process is therefore particularly complex. The grape seed oil used in myrto natural cosmetics comes from certified organic cultivation . This not only guarantees freedom from pesticides – the vines also develop their own traits due to natural environmental influences such as pesticides...

Effect on skin and hair

Skin care effect

Grape seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid that, as a component of ceramides, contributes to the regeneration and stabilization of the skin barrier. It binds moisture, regulates sebum, and strengthens the skin's natural protective function – without a greasy residue.

Antioxidant cell protection

With its high content of OPC and resveratrol, grape seed oil is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the plant world:

OPC protects the collagen and elastin fiber network, smoothes the skin structure, improves elasticity and slows down skin aging.
Resveratrol fights free radicals, protects against UV damage, blue light and environmental stress (anti-pollution) and has a cell-rejuvenating effect.

Skin-refining & anti-inflammatory

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, grape seed oil is ideal for the care of:

impure, oily skin
Combination skin with enlarged pores
Couperose, rosacea, acne and psoriasis

It reduces redness, softens pigment spots, regulates sebum production and visibly refines the skin's appearance.

Use in natural cosmetics

Cold-pressed grape seed oil is used in many ways in natural cosmetics:

as a base oil in facial oils, serums and anti-aging products
in light emulsions for oily or impure skin
in care products for sensitive, inflamed or mature skin
as an ingredient in soothing after-sun products
for oil-free or minimalist formulations without fragrances

At myrto, for example, it is used in intensive care organic facial serums and skin-soothing serums for rosacea .

Special features / Who is it suitable for?

Suitable for: oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, acne, rosacea, psoriasis
Non-comedogenic: absorbs quickly, does not clog pores
Special feature: high linoleic acid content (up to 70%), ideal for keratinization disorders, hyperpigmentation

Conclusion

Grape seed oil is a truly multi-talented natural cosmetic ingredient. Rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds, it supports healthy, protected, and fine-pored skin—especially for sensitive, blemished, or mature skin. Certified organic, this cold-pressed oil impresses with its effectiveness, purity, and high tolerability—fully in keeping with our myrto natural cosmetics philosophy: 100% effective, 0% irritating.

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