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Grapefruit

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Grapefruit

Grapefruit brings calm relief to the skin by smoothing away rough texture, calming visible redness, and defending against daily environmental stress. It suits those with dry skin and oily skin particularly well when applied in gentle cleansers. Because it layers easily, this ingredient fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

PloS One, 2016

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Questions and answers

What does grapefruit do for the skin?

Grapefruit helps protect the skin from UV-induced damage and oxidative stress. It may also reduce skin inflammation and help support antioxidant defenses.

PloS One, 2016Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024

How do you use grapefruit?

Grapefruit extract may help protect the skin from UV-induced damage and inflammation when applied topically as part of your skincare routine.

PloS One, 2016Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024

Should you use grapefruit in the morning or at night?

Grapefruit extract and its key compounds like naringenin help protect the skin against UV-induced damage and oxidative stress. Because of these protective antioxidant benefits, it is often used in your morning routine.

PloS One, 2016Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024

Can you use grapefruit every day?

Yes, you can use grapefruit extract daily because studies show its active components help protect against UV damage and reduce skin inflammation safely. It acts as an antioxidant that supports skin healing and helps defend against daily oxidative stress.

PloS One, 2016

Does grapefruit cause purging or irritation?

Grapefruit extract and its key compounds like naringenin are unlikely to cause irritation when applied topically, as studies demonstrate their in vitro safety and anti-inflammatory efficacy in reducing UV- and chemical-induced inflammation. However, individual sensitivities may vary.

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024PloS One, 2016

Which skin types is grapefruit best for?

Grapefruit is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin types, with top products like Colorescience Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser and DHC Pore Cleansing Oil showing superior or high fits across these categories. It helps provide antioxidant protection and reduce skin inflammation.

PloS One, 2016

Research on grapefruit

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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