Antioxidant ·
Grape Seed Extract
INCI: Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
What is it?
An extract from grape (Vitis vinifera) seeds, rich in proanthocyanidins, used in skincare for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing support.
What does it do?
According to PubMed, a double-blind randomized controlled trial on surgical skin wounds found a 2% grape seed extract cream reduced average wound-healing time to 8 days versus 14 days for placebo (statistically significant), attributed to proanthocyanidins triggering vascular endothelial growth factor release and improved collagen deposition -- real clinical-trial evidence for grape seed extract's wound-healing properties.
How to use
Typically formulated at 2%.
Sources
This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.