Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract
AKA “12-Octadecadienoic acid, octadeca-9, 12-dienoic acid, cis-9-cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid, GrapeSeedOil
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract
AKA: 12-Octadecadienoic acid, Octadeca-9, 12-dienoic acid, Cis-9-cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid, GrapeSeedOil
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 1.5%
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-27-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
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%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.01-3 | 0.05-0.08
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Cocoa and Grape Seed Byproducts as a Source of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Proanthocyanidins.
Cádiz-Gurrea ML, Borrás-Linares I, Lozano-Sánchez J, Joven J, Fernández-Arroyo S et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2017
Grape anaphylaxis.
Caiaffa MF, Tursi A, Macchia L
Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology, 2003
Grape anaphylaxis.
Caiaffa MF, Tursi A, Macchia L
Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology, 2003
Diospyros lotus leaf and grapefruit stem extract synergistically ameliorate atopic dermatitis-like skin lesion in mice by suppressing infiltration of
Cho BO, Che DN, Yin HH, Shin JY, Jang SI
Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 2017
Safety Assessment of <I>Vitis vinifera</I>-Grape-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit/Peel Water
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Leaf Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Powder
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Grape Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
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Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
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Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit
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Hydrolyzed Grape Skin
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Sodium Grapeseedate
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Powder
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Water
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf/Seed/Skin Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Root Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed
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Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Shoot Extract
European Commission
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Powder
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Sap
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Preharvest Fungicide, Potassium Sorbate, or Chitosan Use on Quality and Storage Decay of Table Grapes.
Feliziani E, Smilanick JL, Margosan DA, Mansour MF, Romanazzi G et al.
Plant disease, 2013
Antimicrobial effectiveness of grape seed extract against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy analysis.
Fiallos NM, Cecchin D, de Lima CO, Hirata R Jr, Silva EJNL et al.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc, 2020
Safety assessment of Vitis vinifera (grape)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics.
Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2014
Safety assessment of Vitis vinifera (grape)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics.
Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2014
Development and validation of an HPLC/UV/MS method for simultaneous determination of 18 preservatives in grapefruit seed extract.
Ganzera M, Aberham A, Stuppner H
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2006
Development and validation of an HPLC/UV/MS method for simultaneous determination of 18 preservatives in grapefruit seed extract.
Ganzera M, Aberham A, Stuppner H
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2006
Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus Χ paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus Χ paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus Χ paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus Χ paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus Χ paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
Development of a comprehensive analytical method for furanocoumarins in grapefruit and their metabolites in plasma and urine using UPLC-MS/MS: a preli
Lee SG, Kim K, Vance TM, Perkins C, Provatas A et al.
International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 2016
Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) Seed Oil: A Functional Food from the Winemaking Industry.
Martin ME, Grao-Cruces E, Millan-Linares MC, Montserrat-de la Paz S
Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2020
Review of the Pharmacological Effects of Vitis vinifera (Grape) and its Bioactive Constituents: An Update.
Nassiri-Asl M, Hosseinzadeh H
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2016
Grape Seed Oil Microemulsion for Improved Skin Delivery o...
Marianne A P C Nogueira, Camila O Cardoso, Lucas F F Albuquerque, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Tais Gratieri, Guilherme M Gelfuso
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2025
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Marianne A P C Nogueira, Camila O Cardoso, Lucas F F Albuquerque, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Tais Gratieri, Guilherme M Gelfuso
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2025
Grape berry transpiration influences ripening and must composition in cv. Tempranillo (Vitis vinifera L.).
Pascual I, Antolín MC, Goicoechea N, Irigoyen JJ, Morales F
Physiologia plantarum, 2022
Antioxidant capacity, phenolic content, and profiling of phenolic compounds in the seeds, skin, and pulp of Vitis rotundifolia (Muscadine Grapes) As d
Sandhu AK, Gu L
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2010
Shoot Cultures of Vitis vinifera (Vine Grape) Different Cultivars as a Promising Innovative Cosmetic Raw Material-Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant
Sharafan M, Malinowska MA, Kubicz M, Kubica P, Gémin MP et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
Vitis vinifera (Vine Grape) as a Valuable Cosmetic Raw Material.
Sharafan M, Malinowska MA, Ekiert H, Kwaśniak B, Sikora E et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Vitis vinifera (Vine Grape) as a Valuable Cosmetic Raw Material.
Sharafan M, Malinowska MA, Ekiert H, Kwaśniak B, Sikora E et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
Absorbent bioactive aerogels based on germinated wheat starch and grape skin extract.
Silva FT, Fonseca LM, Bruni GP, Crizel RL, Oliveira EG et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
Absorbent bioactive aerogels based on germinated wheat starch and grape skin extract.
Silva FT, Fonseca LM, Bruni GP, Crizel RL, Oliveira EG et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
Effects of antioxidant capacity-based dietary replacement of vitamin E with commercial products containing grape skin-green tea extracts or hydrolyzed
Simoni M, Danese T, Mezzasalma N, Goi A, Pitino R et al.
Frontiers in veterinary science, 2025
Vitis vinifera L. grape skin extract activates the insulin-signalling cascade and reduces hyperglycaemia in alloxan-induced diabetic mice.
Soares de Moura R, da Costa GF, Moreira AS, Queiroz EF, Moreira DD et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 2012
Effects of Leaf Removal and Applied Water on Flavonoid Accumulation in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Merlot) Berry in a Hot Climate.
Yu R, Cook MG, Yacco RS, Watrelot AA, Gambetta G et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2016
Changes of Anthocyanin Component Biosynthesis in 'Summer Black' Grape Berries after the Red Flesh Mutation Occurred.
Zhang K, Liu Z, Guan L, Zheng T, Jiu S et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2018
Protective Effects of Grapefruit Essential Oil against Staphylococcus Aureus-Induced Inflammation and Cell Damage in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes.
Zhang X, Xu H, Hua J, Zhu Z, Wang M
Chemistry & biodiversity, 2022
Following the compositional changes of fresh grape skin cell walls during the fermentation process in the presence and absence of maceration enzymes.
Zietsman AJ, Moore JP, Fangel JU, Willats WG, Trygg J et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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