Food For The Skin

New research suggests that wine grapes really do have beauty-boosting properties. Here, a look at some of the science and its applications.


GRAPESEEDS
Benefits: Research suggests polyphenols—antioxidant-packed compounds in grapeseeds—can fight the aging effects of sunlight and pollution. Crushed grapeseeds act as an exfoliant.


Products and Uses: Face creams made with grapeseeds can help keep skin looking young; grapeseed massage oils may improve circulation; grapeseed scrubs and cleansers exfoliate.


GRAPEVINES
Benefits: Resveratrol, found in grapevines, protects them from fungus. Research shows that when applied to skin, it can stimulate cell renewal. Viniferine, a polyphenol in vines, may lessen skin discoloration.


Products and Uses: In 2004, vinotherapy company Caudalie patented a vine-stalk extract made from viniferine. It's the key ingredient in the brand's Radiance Serum.


GRAPE SKINS AND STEMS
Benefits: Antioxidant-rich polyphenols are abundant in grape skins and stems. A grape-skin, stem and seed mixture called marc—a by-product of winemaking—helps slough away dead skin.


Products and Uses: Bubble baths and lotions made with grape skins and stems, along with other essential oils, can be effective in cleansing, nourishing and moisturizing skin.


I recently discovered GrapeBella’s head-to-toe range of premier skin products targets your whole skin from top to toe for a complete, effective regimen. It's currently being distributed by Watsons. I love GrapeBella's exfoliating body polish is a body scrub with wine extract and tiny apricot seeds that gently exfoliates skin to prevent visible signs of aging. Watsons GrapeBella moisturising shower cream maintains moisture balance to keep skin soft and smooth. Watsons GrapeBella revitalizing shower gel is an invigorating cleansing gel with grape extracts to keep skin refreshed while Watsons GrapeBella softening body lotion keeps skin hydrated and moisturized all day long. Watsons GrapeBella nourishing hand and nail cream contains keratin to keep nails strong while moisturizing hands and nails on the go. Watsons GrapeBella Lip treatment lip balm has vitamin E and jojoba oil to lock in moisture.

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