Oil it up - Grapeseed Oil

This light, non-greasy, odorless oil is loved by many in the hair care world, and who can blame them?! There's just so much to love about grapeseed oil:

• it is rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid, two ingredients capable of strengthening hair.

• It contains ceramides which fill in gaps along the cuticle, resulting in hair which is stronger and less prone to breakage.

• it has been proven to smooth the cuticles while simultaneously sealing in moisture.

• it is able to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Like many other natural oils, it can be used in various ways. Here are the top 5 uses for grapeseed oil:

1. pre-poo
2. sealing in moisture
3. hot oil treatments
4. scalp massages (used as a carrier oil for essential oils)
5. to protect ends when hair is straightened or out

Caution

It has been purported that this oil can act as a heat protectant. However, detractors claim that even though it has a high smoke point (takes a higher temperature to destroy its properties), this does not equate to it being a good heat protectant. You'd be better off using a product designed for that purpose.

Do you incorporate grapeseed oil into your regimen? How so?

XOXO,

Abbi