Grapes are the delicious fruit berries of the deciduous woody vines of genus Vitis. There are more than 8000 varieties of grapes, but the most popular variants are white grape, red grape, black grape, orange grape, golden grapes, and green grapes. Essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, flavonoids, dietary fibers, etc, in grapes provide many health and beauty benefits.
# Keeps Premature Aging At BayGrapes improve our skin health and keep various signs of premature aging at bay.
Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A, flavonoids, and carotenoids, etc in grapes protect our skin cells from free radical damage.
This reduces fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, dark spots, skin blemishes, and other signs of premature aging.
Vitamin C in grapes enhances collagen production.
Collagen is an essential amino acid that maintains skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles and skin sagging.
Eating as well as topical application of grapes, provide anti-aging benefits.
For this, make a pulp of seedless grapes and massage it on your face in a circular motion.
Let it dry for 20 minutes, and wash off with water.
Regular use fades off fine lines and wrinkles.
# Protection Against Sunburn
UVB rays of the sun help in the production of vitamin D in our bodies.
However, prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays may damage our skin and cause wrinkles, leathery skin, liver spots, actinic keratosis, and solar elastosis.
Vitamin C, vitamin A, flavonoids, carotenoids, and other relevant compounds in grapes protect our skin cells from oxidative damage caused by the harmful UV rays of the sun.
It also reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Applying pulp of seedless grapes on the sunburn areas reduces pain and inflammation, and provides a soothing effect.
# Soften SkinEssential nutrients like vitamins and minerals in grapes provide nourishment to our skin and make it soft, supple, and radiant.
Grape extract is a wonderful exfoliating agent that removes dead skin cells and promotes the growth of new skin cells.
Applying grapeseed on the skin makes it soft and moisturized.
# Rejuvenates Skin
Applying grapeseed oil on the skin rejuvenates our skin cells, and enhances the production of collagen.
Collagen promotes skin smoothness and elasticity and prevents wrinkles and fine lines.
# Improves Skin ToneAntioxidants in grapes protect our skin cells from free radical damage, keep premature aging at bay, and bring out the natural glow of the skin.
Vitamins and minerals in grapes nourish our skin and improve skin health.
To improve skin tone:- Apply some green grapes juice on the affected area of the skin, and let it air dry.
Wash off after some time.
# Lighten ScarsAs per anecdotes, green grapes help in reducing acne scars.
To get rid of acne scars- Sprinkle some powdered alum and salt on green grapes.
Wrap them in foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Extract juice from the grapes, and apply it to the face.
Wash off after 15 minutes.
Before applying it to your face, do a small patch test to ensure that it suits your skin.
Avoid this remedy if you have any cut, bruise, or another injury, or if you have sensitive skin.
# Good For Oily Skin
Dietary fibers in grapes reduce the secretion of excess oil from skin glands and are beneficial for people with oily skin.
For controlling excess oil, mix some mashed black grapes, fuller’s earth, and some water to form a thick paste.
Apply it on your face, and wash off with water after 15 minutes.
Regular use makes our skin soft and oil-free.
# Treats Dry Skin
Grapes help in treating dry skin.
For this, mix grapes puree, avocado pulp, honey, and rose water to form a paste.
Apply this paste as a face mask on your face, and let it dry.
After 20 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water.
Regular use makes our skin soft and moisturized.