Vitis Vinifera Fruit (Grapewater)
Vitis Vinifera
Grape water for skin hydration
Grape water, often used as a skincare mist (such as Caudalie’s), is produced from rainwater that passes through vine roots and is then collected directly from organic grapes during harvest.
Why grape water is used in skincare
Grape Water provides an immediate benefit of improved hydration and diminished skin sensitivity upon use. Rich in moisturising polysaccharides, mineral salts, and potassium, Grape Water has an intense ability to retain water.
Key benefits of Grape Water
Intense hydration: Rich in polysaccharides and minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and trace minerals beneficial to skin, like copper and magnesium, it acts as a moisturising agent that boosts the skin's natural irrigation system to keep it hydrated (1).
Antioxidant protection: Contains grape-seed polyphenols. These are naturally occurring plant compounds that fight free radicals responsible for premature skin aging (2).
Prebiotic action: Helps rebalance the skin microbiota to promote healthier-looking skin (3).
How it works
Essentially, grape water works by delivering moisturising sugars, minerals (calcium, potassium), and polyphenol antioxidants directly to the skin. This effect reduces redness, reinforces the skin barrier, and it combats the free radicals responsible for ageing.
Grape Water: Skin compatibility
Grape water is highly compatible with all skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin (4).
Key takeaway
Grape Water is a gentle hydrating skincare ingredient that helps refresh and soothe the skin while supporting the moisture barrier, making it especially beneficial for dehydrated sensitive or reactive skin.
Academic References
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- Sharafan M, Malinowska MA, Ekiert H, Kwaśniak B, Sikora E, Szopa A. Vitis vinifera (Vine Grape) as a Valuable Cosmetic Raw Material. Pharmaceutics. 2023 Apr 29;15(5):1372. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051372. PMID: 37242614; PMCID: PMC10222843.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10222843/
- Mokrani M, Charradi K, Limam F, Aouani E, Urdaci MC. Grape seed and skin extract, a potential prebiotic with anti-obesity effect through gut microbiota modulation. Gut Pathog. 2022 Jul 6;14(1):30. doi: 10.1186/s13099-022-00505-0. PMID: 35794638; PMCID: PMC9258160.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9258160/
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