Grape seed oil has shown up in many under eye serums in recent time, so it’s important we understand just what it’s potential skin benefits are.  Research shows that Grape seed oil has adequate astringent qualities, leading to tightened and toned skin, making it a quality cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging skin products.  Non-comedogenic, it is a light ingredient that will mix with most emulsions and absorb rapidly.  Other benefits include it’s ability to add moisture and it has even been a common ingredient in acne treatments.

According to research, this ingredient  contains palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, as well as alpha linolenic, icosanoic, icosenoic and docosanoic fatty acids. Linoleic acid is very important for the health of the skin as well as cell membranes.

Perhaps most impressive, Grape Seed  contains proanthocyanidins, which are highly potent antioxidants.  These help get rid of sun damage, which is perhaps why it’s used in the Gold Eye Serum by Venetian Beauty.  Proanthocyanidins are also powerful in helping heal wounds.

As with most fruit extracts, grape seed oil is mostly used for it’s help in fighting free radicals and oxidative stress.  This is the job of all antioxidants, and when you neutralize free radicals, you can essentially slow down the visible signs of aging.  (See acai berry, resveratrol, a-lipoic acid – all powerful antioxidants.)

The antioxidant effect of this oil is most useful when fighting the ravages of aging, as the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, which are neutralized by antioxidants, is one of the major factors that cause signs of aging to appear.

Lastly, research has found that grape seed oil is a solid restructuring ingredient.  This helps cells repair and revitalize, creating younger looking skin.