Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed powder
AKA: Wine grape, Grape Seed Powder
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. 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 #
85594-37-2 / 84929-27-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Ground grape seeds have been used as a gentle exfoliant in traditional European skincare preparations and modern spa treatments.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
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
Best For
Rough Texture
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