Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antidandruff, antimicrobial, antioxidant. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 1.5%
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-27-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antidandruff
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Oral Care
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
UV Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Grape seeds have been used medicinally since ancient Greek and Roman times. The seeds became valued in modern skincare primarily in the 1990s after research identified proanthocyanidins as powerful antioxidants, reviving traditional wine-making byproduct use.