Grape Seed Extract

Best

Antioxidant

Grape Seed Extract at a glance

  • Rich source of antioxidants
  • Contains anti-aging resveratrol
  • Promotes hydration from an improved barrier
  • Has soothing properties

Grape Seed Extract description

Grape seed extract, known taxonomically as _Vitis vinifera_ extract, comes from the seeds of the fruit of the common grape vine, which is cultivated worldwide. While grapes have had culinary uses for thousands of years, they’re also invaluable when it comes to the worlds of health, medicine, and skin care. Grape seed extract is loaded with skin-beneficial compounds. It’s a rich source of antioxidants, among them resveratrol, which fights environmental damage, supports collagen content, and inhibits some causes of discolorations. As if that weren’t enough, grape seed extract also promotes hydration for an improved skin barrier and has anti-inflammatory properties. There’s even research suggesting it helps reduce signs of UVA-induced skin damage and stabilizes UV filters to provide better SPF in sunscreen formulas. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has ruled that grape seed extract is safe as used in cosmetics, where use levels range from 0.1–1% were shown to be non-irritating.

Grape Seed Extract references

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Website, Accessed August 2024
  • Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, July 2021, pages 1,621-1,628
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2021, pages 1,271-1,282
  • Molecules, November 2020, pages 1-31
  • Journal of Biosciences and Medicine, December 2020, pages 1-19
  • Journal of Food Science and Technology, September 2019, pages 1,205-1,215

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.