What it is
Vitis vinifera leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of the common grapevine and is naturally rich in polyphenols such as flavonoids and tannins. These constituents give it antioxidant and mild astringent properties, and it is used as a conditioning botanical in skincare and sun care. It is typically incorporated at low levels in water-based or hydroglycolic systems.
Safety & warnings
Grape leaf extract is generally well tolerated. Because it contains tannins and polyphenols, very sensitive skin may occasionally find astringent botanicals mildly drying, and as with all plant extracts sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural extract derived from the leaves of the grapevine (Vitis vinifera).
Questions everyone asks
What does grape leaf extract do for skin?
It provides polyphenol antioxidants and acts as a conditioning, mildly astringent botanical in skincare and sunscreen formulas.
Is it the same as grape seed extract?
No, it comes from grapevine leaves rather than seeds, though both are polyphenol-rich grape-derived botanicals.