Common Name(s): Wine,wine,vitis vinifera fermented juice,polyphenol-rich skin active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the concentrated polyphenol antioxidant profile of red wine — resveratrol sirt1 activation, procyanidin radical scavenging, quercetin anti-inflammatory, and tartaric acid gentle exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Wine is selected for its unmatched polyphenol diversity — the fermentation process concentrates and biotransforms grape polyphenols, producing resveratrol, procyanidins, and flavonoids in a naturally buffered acidic matrix that simultaneously exfoliates and conditions skin.
How It Works: Wine polyphenol matrix: resveratrol → sirt1 activation; procyanidins → radical chain termination; quercetin/catechin → nf-kb inhibition; tartaric acid → gentle aha exfoliation; lactic acid → skin ph normalisation.
Typically Found In: Antioxidant,anti-aging,brightening
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes - standard ethanol routes are non-animal; confirm denaturant origin
Halal Status: Conditional - ethanol production route and residual concentration; jurisdiction-dependent, refer to certifier stance
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: ethanol pathway; determination depends on route, on whether the plant also produces beverage alcohol, and on residual concentration. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Red wine provides significantly higher procyanidin and resveratrol content than white wine — the grape skin contact during red wine fermentation is the source of the additional polyphenol actives.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,wine vitis vinifera polyphenol skin active review