A distilled drink or liquor is an alcoholic drink produced by distilling (i.e., concentrating by distillation) ethanol produced by means of fermenting grain, fruit, or vegetables. Unsweetened, distilled, alcoholic drinks that have an alcohol content of at least 20% ABV are called spirits.
In aromatherapy, inhaling the aroma of grapefruit essential oil (or absorbing grapefruit essential oil through the skin) is thought to transmit messages to a brain region involved in controlling emotions. Known as the limbic system, this brain region also influences the nervous system.
Many people believe that the oil is somewhat astringent, meaning it has the ability to tone the skin and possibly tighten it. In addition to these benefits, grape seed oil is known to have anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, all of which are ideal for homemade soaps.