Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
What Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract is & what it does
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract is a lipid-modified derivative of grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract, in which the natural polyphenols are esterified with palmitic acid to improve oil solubility and stability. In a formula it is commonly used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, helping plant-derived flavonoids disperse in the oil phase of creams and sunscreens. The palmitoyl group makes it more compatible with emollients and emulsions than the raw water-soluble extract. It is generally considered a mild, well-tolerated botanical ingredient.
What is Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract?
It is an oil-soluble form of grape seed extract, where the natural grape polyphenols are bonded to palmitic acid so they mix better with oils and emulsions. It is used in skincare and sunscreens as a botanical antioxidant and conditioning agent.
What does Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract do in skincare?
It generally acts as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, delivering grape-derived flavonoids in a form that disperses well in creams and lotions. This can help support a softer feel and protect oily ingredients from oxidation.
Is Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract safe?
It is generally considered a mild, well-tolerated plant-derived ingredient with no concerns flagged in this catalog. As with any botanical, those with known sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Caudalie Vinosun Ocean Protect 50 SPF+
93/100
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Caudalie Vinosun Protect Invisible High Protection Spray SPF 50
89/100
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Caudalie High Protection Cream SPF50
89/100
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Caudalie Antiage Protect Cream SPF 50+
89/100
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Caudalie Milky Sun Spray Spf 50
83/100