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Grapeseed oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Acne verdict Fine

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Very light oil that softens skin without a heavy feel.

  • Moisturizer
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Grapeseed oil in plain English

Grapeseed oil is a thin, fast-absorbing oil pressed from grape seeds, used to soften skin and improve how a formula spreads. It is naturally high in linoleic acid, and some people with acne-prone skin prefer lighter, linoleic-rich oils, though the evidence for that is limited. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

Is grapeseed oil bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Grapeseed oil is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
  • Grape seed oil
  • Vitis vinifera seed oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is grapeseed oil comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for grapeseed oil in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does grapeseed oil do in skincare?

In short: very light oil that softens skin without a heavy feel. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

What else is grapeseed oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, grapeseed oil can also appear as Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Grape seed oil or Vitis vinifera seed oil.

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