Grapeseed Oil

Carrier Oil · Vitis vinifera

Grapeseed Oil

The light, dry-touch oil

A fine, pale oil pressed from the seeds left after winemaking — light, fast and high in linoleic acid, a clean everyday base that suits oily and combination skin. Hover any measure to see where grapeseed sits on the scale.

Weight
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Fast
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Matte
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Grapeseed oil is a by-product of winemaking — pressed from the seeds left after grapes are crushed. It's a light, low-odour 'dry' oil dominated by linoleic acid.

That high linoleic content and fast, matte absorption make it a popular pick for oily, combination and breakout-prone skin that wants conditioning without heaviness.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameVitis vinifera
OriginMediterranean
SourceSeeds
ExtractionExpeller / cold-pressed
ColourPale green-gold
ComedogenicLow (1)
Also calledGrape oil
Where it comes from

The Vine & The Seed

Grape vine

The Grape Vine

Grapeseed oil begins in the vineyard, using the seeds left behind once grapes are pressed for wine.

Grape seeds

The Seeds

The small seeds are pressed to yield a fine, light oil unusually rich in linoleic acid.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Grapeseed is a linoleic-dominant 'dry' oil. The typical breakdown:

Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
70%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
18%
Palmitic Acid saturated
7%
Stearic Acid saturated
4%
Beyond Fatty Acids

A few minor compounds round it out:

Linoleic Acid
The high omega-6 content that makes it friendly to oily, blemish-prone skin.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
Antioxidants supporting the skin barrier and oil stability.
Polyphenols
Grape-derived antioxidant compounds.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Light & Fast

A true dry-touch oil that sinks in with no greasy residue.

Great for Oily Skin

High linoleic acid makes it a friendly pick for combination and breakout-prone skin.

Clean Conditioning

Conditions and smooths without any weight.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Grapeseed is our go-to lightweight carrier — we use it when a blend needs to stay fast, fine and matte.

It thins richer oils beautifully and keeps facial blends from ever feeling heavy.

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