BOTANICAL EXTRACT

Grape Seed Extract

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract

An extract of grape pips, naturally rich in proanthocyanidins and catechins, used in skincare for antioxidant support that helps skin stand up to everyday environmental stress.

Source

The seeds (pips) of the grape vine (Vitis vinifera)

Used for

Antioxidant support, all skin types

How it works

Antioxidants from the grape pip.

Grape seed extract comes from the small, hard pips of the wine grape, Vitis vinifera, often recovered from the seeds left over after winemaking. The seeds are extracted to capture their polyphenols, especially catechins and proanthocyanidins.

These polyphenols are strong antioxidants. In laboratory work on human skin cells, grape seed proanthocyanidins reduced the oxidative stress caused by UV light, and in a study of volunteers, a sunscreen containing grape seed extract left skin more hydrated, more elastic and more even in tone.

In cosmetics, grape seed extract is listed as an antioxidant and skin protecting ingredient. It suits serums, boosters and creams, and pairs naturally with other antioxidant botanicals and with daily sun protection.

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Rich in antioxidant proanthocyanidins and catechins
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Helps skin stand up to everyday environmental stress
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Pairs well with other antioxidants and daily sun protection

Questions

What is grape seed extract?

It is an extract of the seeds of the grape vine, Vitis vinifera. In cosmetics it is listed with antioxidant and skin protecting functions, among others. (CosIng; COSMILE Europe)

What makes grape seed extract an antioxidant?

Grape seeds are rich in phenolic compounds, especially catechins and proanthocyanidins. In laboratory tests, grape seed extracts with the most phenolics and proanthocyanidins showed the highest antioxidant activity, and grape seed proanthocyanidins reduced UV-induced oxidative stress in human skin cells. (Salem et al., 2022; Mantena and Katiyar, 2006)

Has grape seed extract been studied on skin?

Yes. In a study on skin, twice-daily use of a sunscreen containing grape seed extract left skin more hydrated, more supple and more even in tone, and participants felt the overall look of their skin had improved. (Yarovaya et al., 2022)

About the plant

Grape seeds, gathered after the grapes are pressed for wine, are a rich source of catechins and proanthocyanidins that can be extracted for use in cosmetics. (Salem et al., 2022)

The research