The good grape
Grapes are a delicious sweet treat that are full of flavour and refreshing on the palate. They can be enjoyed on their own, or crushed or pressed and made into wine or grape juice. The seeds within the grapes can also be compressed to make a light, luxurious oil that’s a perfect pampering product for those who embrace natural beauty.
Grapes are grown on a perennial woody vine and can be found in regions with warm temperate climates, like New Zealand, Australia, Italy, parts of Europe, North Africa and regions within Asia. Each grape contains about four seeds, and when pressed around 14–20 per cent of oil is extracted. The oil has culinary uses as a healthy cooking oil, and it can also be found in lotions, serums, creams, shampoos and lip balms.
“Grapeseed oil contains micronutrients called polyphenols found in plant-based foods, which help to fight premature ageing and more.”
A bunch for brunch or beauty
Grapes have been enjoyed for over 6000 years, since the time of the ancient Greeks. A little more recently, the natural therapeutic virtues of grapeseed oil were discovered. Researcher Evangelia
