Are you looking for a minimal to no odour massage oil to use on your next pampering session at home? Ozonated grapeseed oil is what you need! It gives a smooth and silky glide when applied to the skin. And it leaves your body fully moisturised without feeling a single trace of grease. It is the saving grace we all need, especially for prematurely aged skin. What might this nourishing oil have that makes it such a wonder? Let us find out.
Grape seed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically wine grapes. This oil is widely used in cosmetic industry because it has proven to be effective for skin rejuvenation as it has mildly astringent and antiseptic qualities.
Why Ozonated Grapeseed Oil is A Great Carrier Oil For Massage
Ozonated grapeseed oil serves as an excellent carrier oil for massage oils for the below reasons:
- Primarily, ozonated grape seed oil has an excellent texture for massage: it has a light texture that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, whilst providing long-lasting lubrication that is very effective at reducing friction during a massage. For this reason, it has a long-standing history as a favourite oil of aromatherapy massage therapists.
- Its scent is very neutral, meaning there is no risk of it “fighting” with the essential oils that we combine it with.
- It is suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skins.
- The oil has excellent skincare properties such as:
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Abundance in Vitamins and Minerals — Ozonated grapeseed oil is rich in vitamins A, E, B and D plus amino acids. It also has essential fatty acids that will keep our skin young-looking. The vitamins and minerals’ rejuvenating properties will protect our skin from harmful external factors such as pollution and dirt, among others.
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Rich in Vitamin E — The content level of Vitamin E, in particular, is very high in Ozonated grapeseed oil. It is significantly higher compared to Olive oil. Such vitamin is very beneficial for the skin, especially on the face. This means that with constant massage application, skin is improved and healthy-looking. The high levels of Vitamin E would also mean that it has high antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidants — Antioxidants play a very important role in bettering the look of our skin. Other than anti-ageing benefits, which will be discussed in further detail below, antioxidants can also do other wondrous benefits for our body. For one, it prevents the drying effects of the sun’s harmful rays if you are always outdoors. Another benefit that consumers always look forward to is how antioxidants assist in brightening the skin tone and preventing abnormal skin pigmentation.
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Prevent Signs of Ageing — Being able to prevent the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles, and stretch marks, Ozoanted grapeseed oil is capable of giving your skin a more youthful glow. The nourishing oil is rich in compounds that boost collagen production thereby resulting in smooth and firm skin.
Finally, the grape seeds that the oil is made from are by-products of the wine-making industry meaning that from a sustainability perspective, the oil is produced from what would otherwise be waste.