What Is Grape Seed?
Grape seed extract is a derivative of whole grape seeds. It is rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes. It has been linked to a wide range of health and skin benefits.
What are the benefits of grape seed?
Grape seed delivers a number of skin benefits of its proven anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It softens and smooths the skin, lightens dark circles, fades scars and prevents sun damage. It also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. It can also be used to help with the healing of eczema and acne, as it helps to balance out the dry and oily patches on the skin.
What is grape seed used for?
Grape seed in skincare is gentle, moisturising, non-pore clogging, and easily absorbed, which makes it beneficial for all skin types including sensitive and acne prone. It is also used to reverse skin ageing.
How is grape seed used?
Grape seed can be found in a range of skincare products, including lip balms, cleansers, facial oils, lotions, creams and serums.
How does grape seed work?
The antioxidant power in grape seeds, vitamin C in particular, helps to reverse or reduce wrinkling effects and improve skin texture. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties also help to reduce inflammation and treat acne. Being high in linoleic acid, grape seed can reduce clogged pores, balance oil on the skin and promote the healing of acne.
