Vitis vinifera (Grape) leaf wax

AKA: Wine grape, Grape Leaf Wax
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Wax
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Middle East. Derived from grape leaves of Vitis vinifera plants in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Extracted through solvent extraction or pressing of the waxy coating on grape leaves.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Wax is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85594-37-2
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR