Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract
AKA: Wine grape, Grape seed extract
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Antioxidant
Preservative
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.01%
3.0%
0%4%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.01-3 | 0.05-0.08
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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