P.small, tasty, sweet: grapes are among the ingredients of early autumn, not only on the tables but also in skincare. Rich in antioxidants, it is the protagonist of creams, scrubs, serums and treatments which make the skin radiant and supple. A real beauty ally superfood.
Grapes, an anti-aging beauty ingredient for the skin
All parts of the grape are fundamental, from the peel to the pips, that is the seeds. Primary capacity of this fruit, at least in the skincare field, is to help the skin not to age.
The fruit is very rich in antioxidants that have the task not only of dispose of free radicals but also to keep the epidermis toned. In fact, they also act by stabilizing elastin and collagen and thus preventing the signs of aging.
Nothing is thrown away from grapes (photo: Getty)
The assets deriving from grapes they are also particularly suitable for sensitive skin, like those reddened or with couperose. The merit is of the polyphenols that strengthen the epidermal capillaries thus improving the local microcirculation. This is essential in the coldest days and in those characterized by a continuous temperature change.
Last but not least, thegrape also has detoxifying virtues, not only for the skin but on the whole organism. Not surprisingly, many experts recommend including it in your diet, eating its peel and seeds, precisely because it cleanses the body from the inside in about 48 hours.
Grapes and grape seeds, the active ingredients useful for the skin
If the grapes are already very rich in substances, the seeds are even more so. The former, in fact, contain many mineral salts such as potassium, phosphorus and iron but also vitamins, in particular C, A and B1.
However, the real anti-aging power is contained in the seeds. These incorporate so many antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and beta-carotene, which act by anchoring themselves to the body to remove all harmful elements which can damage the epidermis.
From the seeds we get the important thing grapeseed oil, widely used in cosmetics for its properties. Cold extracted, in order to preserve its effectiveness, it performs abooster action as it enhances the results of other creams, and deeply nourishes the driest skin, as well as being sebum-regulating for the fattest ones.
Wine therapy, true immersion in the benefits of the fruit
The best way to fully enjoy the benefits of grapes? Immersing yourself in a vat of wort. The founders of wine therapy were Mathilde Cathiard Thomas, daughter of Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte vineyard owners and founder of the Caudalie brand, and the doctor Joseph Vercauteren, who has been studying polyphenols since the 1990s. Where is it? In the Graves region, near Bordeaux.
The curious aspect of this ritual is that each type of grape corresponds to specific treatments: Carbernet and Merlot are suitable for a very deep epidermal cleansing both of the face and of the body, which is why they are used for scrubs.
Sauvignon and Chianti grapes are recommended for the most sensitive and reddening skin because they have calming and relaxing properties and are also found in body oils suitable for massages. Lambrusco is rich in minerals while Barolo, Barbaresco and Moscato deeply nourish the skin.
Treatment suitable for everyone, wine therapy also stimulates microcirculation: particularly recommended when you have to melt fats or fight cellulite because it works on the local microcirculation.
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