Resveratrol for Sun Damage (Photoaging)

A grape-derived antioxidant that defends skin from daily oxidative damage and helps even out tone. Often paired with vitamins C and E in nighttime serums.

Why it works for Sun Damage (Photoaging)

A plant antioxidant (found in grapes) that calms inflammation and blocks the enzymes UV light uses to break down collagen. It also dampens pigment production and mops up damaging molecules. Lab data are strong; the human studies are small but show better sun-damage scores at 1 percent in combination serums. Often paired with vitamin C as a nighttime antioxidant.

How Resveratrol works

Polyphenolic stilbene that scavenges reactive oxygen species, activates SIRT1, and inhibits tyrosinase and downstream melanogenic signaling.

Evidence

4 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the Resveratrol ingredient page.

journal2024

Shi Y, Shen C, Zhang W, Efficacy and safety of a topical skincare regimen containing CE Ferulic serum and resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38 Suppl 6:18-25 — split-face RCT, resveratrol-containing serum reduced erythema and accelerated wound healing post-laser

review2022

Hecker A et al., The impact of resveratrol on skin wound healing, scarring, and aging, International Wound Journal 2022;19(1):9-28 — review of resveratrol's dermatological effects on wound healing, scarring, and photoaging

review2021

Lin MH et al., The bioactivities of resveratrol and its naturally occurring derivatives on skin, Journal of Food and Drug Analysis 2021;29(1):15-38 — review of cutaneous resveratrol activity in photoaging, melanogenesis, and dermatitis

review2019

Boo YC, Human Skin Lightening Efficacy of Resveratrol and Its Analogs: From in Vitro Studies to Cosmetic Applications, Antioxidants (Basel) 2019;8(9):332

Products with Resveratrol in our catalog

These are the catalog products that list Resveratrol as a tracked ingredient.

numbuzin

No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

$16.99 · Toner

Dr.Althea

345 Relief Cream Daily Face Moisturizer with PDRN & Niacinamide (1.69 fl oz)

$25.99 · Moisturizer

Mediheal

Madecassoside Essential Face Mask 10 Sheets for Sensitive Skin

$22 · Treatment

Patchology

Serve Chilled Rose Hydrating Under Eye Patches with Hyaluronic Acid 5 Pairs

$15 · Treatment

Medik8

Hydr8™ Night - Advanced Antioxidant Cream

$78 · Moisturizer

Patchology

Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gels

$20 · Treatment

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