- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Grapeseed Oil, Grape Seed Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grapeseed Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Grapeseed Oil (INCI: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A thin, quickly absorbed oil that is popular for oily skin and low-porosity hair.
Is Grapeseed Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Grapeseed Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Grapeseed Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Grapeseed Oil or Grape Seed Oil.