Grape Seed Oil

INCI Name

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Botanical Name

Vitis vinifera

Grape seed oil is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the seeds of Vitis vinifera. Naturally high in linoleic acid with antioxidant tocopherols, it absorbs quickly to impart a smooth, non-greasy feel—a versatile emollient suited to oily, combination, and all skin types in face, body, and hair formulations.

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Primary Function
Carrier Oil
Add'l Function
Emollient
Scent Profile
Neutral
Light
Slightly Nutty
Is It Natural?
Natural (Cold-Pressed)
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

All
Oily
Blemish-Prone
Combination
Normal
Mature
Sensitive
Dry
Baby/Child Safe
Considered Safe for Babies
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, lightweight moisturizer, antioxidant

Product Type(s):

Oil
Serum
Lotion
Cream
Balm
Butter
Cleanser
Makeup
Hydrating Product
General Use

Typical Usage Range:

1–100% (commonly 5–50% in blends; up to 100% as a pure oil)

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Supportive Qualities

Lightweight, fast-absorbing feel; supports the look of balanced, comfortable skin; traditionally used for massage and hair care

Primary Components:

Linoleic acid (omega-6), oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, tocopherols (vitamin E), phytosterols

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Important to Know

Prone to oxidation; store cool and away from light; patch test recommended

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed

Prefer cold-pressed, high-linoleic profile; request recent harvest and peroxide/acid values; choose dark glass packaging

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.