Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
AKA “Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil, Vitis Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated grapeseed oil
AKA: Vitis Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
84929-03-3
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Grapeseed oil derives from traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern use of grape seeds for skin health. The hydrogenated form was developed in the 20th century to create a stable, lighter-textured oil for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR