Grapeseed (vitis vinifera)

Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet.  A fine, light oil it is quickly absorbed into the skin, making it an excellent medium for massage. Produced by hot extraction of the seed.  Rich in linoleic acid.  Good emollient which does not leave the skin feeling greasy.  Shelf life 1 year.

Bibliography

Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage by Len Price mentions that Grapeseed Oil contains approximately 11% saturated fat, 15% oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 69% linoleic acid (an omega-6 essential fatty acid), and less than 1% alpha linolenic acid (an omega-3 essential fatty acid). [Len Price with Ian Smith and Shirley Price, Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (United Kingdom: Riverhead, 1999), 76.]