Wine can also give benefits when applied to the skin, thanks to “vinotherapy.” Consumer interest in these techniques is growing, with consumers, fascinated by the incredible beneficial properties, requesting these treatments at some of the most exclusive spas.
Vinotherapy is a fairly recent technique, born in 1999 in Bordeaux, France, where it was discovered that wine and grapes have antibacterial, emollient and anti-wrinkle properties. These characteristics derive from the fact that the berry, grape seeds and wine, are rich in antioxidant and anti-aging properties that through fermentation release phytoalexins, bioflavonoids and polyphenols. All these elements are able to fight free radicals and stimulate collagen synthesis, promoting cell turnover, thus making the skin more elastic and radiant. Benefits are also had with regard to microcirculation function, going against problems of water retention and facilitating blood circulation.
Peels, seeds and stems are used to make cutting-edge creams and treatments. From grapes to wine nothing is excluded in cosmetics, everything is used to create beauty creams and products that are antioxidant and help fight skin aging.
This results in cosmetics that come from the plant world and therefore contain fewer chemicals that risk damaging our skin. It is always preferable to choose organic products even when it comes to beauty.
To start with basic vinotherapy and test its beneficial properties, you can make a DIY facial beauty cream by mixing these ingredients:
- 1 jar of natural white yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of organic honey
- 4-5 tablespoons of organic red wine
Alternatively, we suggest a scrub with brown sugar, lemon and organic red wine.
