(The base oil for all Sophia con il Sole, Inc. products)
Grapeseed Oil is the byproduct of wine production. It is made from grape seeds of various varieties of Vitis Vinifera grapes, which are contained in pomace. Pomace is the solid leftover after the juice has been extracted or expressed from the grapes during wine production. Grapeseed Oil was not produced or used on a large scale until the 20th century. Extracting Grapeseed Oil is more difficult than other oils because the grape seed itself is small, has a hard shell, and only contains a small amount of oil (16-21% of the seeds). Because the Grapeseed has such a hard shell, the natural oil and nutrients are well protected against chemicals such as agricultural sprays and/or additives, thus providing an extremely natural pure oil.

Grapeseed Oil is known throughout Europe for its potent antioxidants, its ability to keep the skin healthy and younger looking and strong emollient properties. Grapeseed oil synergistically blended with our specifically processed oils create a powerful anti-wrinkle, dermal enhancing, therapeutic serum that is readily metabolized by your skin.

Not otherwise attainable without Grapeseed Oil

Attributes of Grapeseed Oil:

• Rich in antioxidants
• Excellent antioxidants that protect tissues from a wide range of oxidative injuries (wrinkles)
• Astringent qualities, which help to tighten and tone the skin
• Helpful in diminishing the suns damaging effects to your skin
• Reduces free radical damage with regular use
• Possesses regenerative & reconstructing qualities, which allow a better control of skin moisturization
• Protects the skin cells while it moisturizes and tones the skin. It is easy to apply, helps smooth the skin, and is especially good for acne and oily skin.
• Rapidly metabolized by the skin / no greasy residue
• Soothing and healing effect on the skin
• Enhances the absorption of all of our oils
• Helps the skin retain the normal structure of epithelium cells and nerve cells via supporting the cell membranes
• Contains a group of flavonoids known as proanthocyanins
• A highly concentrated source of Linoleic Acid (omega 6). It contains the highest amount of Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) than any other oil or food source. Linoleic Acid (omega 6) is also one of two essential fatty acids that the body can not produce. The high content of Linoleic levels are essential for healthy skin.
• Naturally enriched with vitamin E:
• Vitamin E is a principal fat soluble antioxidant vitamin in the body. It protects cellular membranes, and other dermal structures. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that promotes healing and healthy skin and muscles. Grapeseed oils enhance the metabolism of vitamin E into the dermal layers.