Vitis vinifera (Grape) fruit extract

AKA: Wine grape, Grape Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 1.0%
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Fruit
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
Grapes have been used since ancient times in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for skin health and wound healing. The fruit was valued in traditional medicine for its astringent and antioxidant properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1e-06%
2.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000001-2
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR