Vitis vinifera (Grape) bud extract

AKA: Wine grape, Grape Bud Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Bud Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Bud
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85594-37-2 / 84929-27-1
Form
Liquid
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.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Grape buds have been used in traditional European phytotherapy and folk medicine for centuries as a tonic and for skin health. Modern skincare adopted grape bud extracts in the late 20th century for their antioxidant and revitalizing properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR