Sodium Grapeseedate
AKA “Grape seed oil salt
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium grapeseedate
AKA: Grape seed oil salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Effective at 0.4%
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern saponified form of grapeseed oil developed for cosmetic use. Combines the historical use of grapeseed oil (used in traditional European herbalism for skin health) with modern surfactant chemistry for cleansing formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.3%
0.5%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-0.5
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR