Ingredient glossary
Resveratrol
On your shelf ✓What Resveratrol does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Resveratrol · Also: Trans Resveratrol
In short: Resveratrol delivers antioxidant and anti-aging support, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate. One thing to know: clear it with your doctor if pregnant; introduce it gently.
- What it does
- Antioxidant, anti aging
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Watch out
- Clear it with your doctor if pregnant; introduce it gently
- Evidence
- Moderate
The molecule
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is softening fine lines and keeping skin firm, Resveratrol pulls genuine weight, with a solid amount of evidence behind it. Introduce it gently, and pair it with something soothing if your skin runs sensitive.
— Maya
What it does
- antioxidant
- anti aging
- brightening
moderate evidenceRandomized placebo controlled and formulation studies using one to two percent topical resveratrol show statistically significant but moderate improvements in wrinkles firmness pigmentation and dermal thickness.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
- combo
- photoaged
- pigmentation
Approach with care
- very sensitive
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskModerate
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveTake care
Often chosen for photoaged, pigmentation.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
Resveratrol, answered
Is Resveratrol safe during pregnancy?
Clear it with your doctor first. Resveratrol is flagged as use-with-caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so check with your doctor or midwife before adding it.
Who should avoid Resveratrol?
Approach Resveratrol with care if any of these apply to you: very sensitive. Its irritation risk is moderate, so introduce it slowly and patch test first.
What concentration of Resveratrol actually works?
Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.
During pregnancy
Treat Resveratrol as a maybe rather than a yes for now. It is flagged as one to use with caution while pregnant or breastfeeding, so it is worth clearing before you carry on.
When in doubt, check with your doctor or midwife. They outrank any website, including this one.
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