Has a useful element of Vitamin E and has therapeutic properties. Pear Oil Is useful for dry skin, containing Vitamin A, is suitable for hot packs and because of its low viscosity aids absorption into the skin. It has good penetration and therapeutic properties. The rape plant belongs to the cabbage family. Because of its unfortunate name, some prefer to call rape cole and have renamed rapeseed coleseed.
Rapeseed oil has the highest percentage of unsaturated fats of any vegetable oil.
It is only available in a highly refined state and as such is devoid of many important nutrients. Rapeseed oil must be protected from the light and heat to delay rancidity and is best stored in the fridge. This oil has been found to be a very effective skin treatment. It promotes tissue regeneration and is good for scars, burns and wrinkles. It is very high in Vitamin C and can be used undiluted.