From anti-ageing benefits to fighting against free-radicals, or repairing skin damage, grape seed extract is a powerful ingredient that you should consider including in your beauty routine! Grape seed extract has an incredible history for herbal remedies and has been used since ancient civilizations understood that different parts of the grapevine had unique healing properties and began using them for medicinal and beauty applications! 

Here are 3 Reasons Why You Should Add Grape Seed Extract To Your Beauty Ritual!

Antioxidant Properties

Grape Seed Extract contains proanthocyanidins: a potent anti-oxidant with healing and anti-inflammatory properties! It contains “20 times the antioxidant power of vitamin E and 50 times the antioxidant power of vitamin C” (Livestrong). Grape Seed Extract is so “rich  in antioxidants and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes and has been linked to a wide range of possible health benefits” (Medical News Today)

Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

It has been found that grape seed extract may protect your skin from UVA and UVB radiation (Sun) damage which can range from wrinkles to pigment changes and skin cancer. The antioxidants found in grape seed extract help your skin fight free radicals and protect the skin from its harmful effects. From sun damage to pollution to smoking and even stress, free radicals develop as a result of facing the elements you see on a daily basis (Livestrong) . The antioxidant properties of grape seed extract fight these free radicals directly and help you guard your skin. Researchers have stated that grape seed extract “could be useful in the attenuation of the adverser UV-induced health effects in human skin”. (Medical News Today)

Improve the appearance of your skin

If you protect your skin from sun damage, you are also helping to maintain the overall appearance of your skin. Grape seed extract increases cell turnover and collagen synthesis which helps your skin stay elastic and stay healthy.

If used consistently, skincare and beauty products that contain grape seed extract can even out your skin tone and treat acne outbreaks due to the anthocyanidins’ antioxidant and microbial properties! (Healthline) Grapeseed also makes your skin softer and more elastic. It improves your skin’s moisture, softness and elasticity by helping vitamin c and vitamin e  in the skin more effective and efficient at preserving your skin.

How Can I Include Grape Seed Extract To My Beauty Routine?

Let us at MisturaBeauty.com make this simple for you.

After all, our motto is Beauty Made Simple!

Our Luminada Illuminating Moisturizer, infused with Grape Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Vitamin E and Green Tea is all you need. It also has the added benefit of algae extract which infuses the skin with glowing nutrients that contribute to fresher and firmer skin tone while reducing the appearance of fine lines. Say goodbye to premature ageing and fight free radicals with our fragrance-free, hydrating, illuminating Moisturizer that will leave your skin with a radiant, luminous glow.

Sources:

Medical news today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263332.php#side-effects

Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/grapeseed-oil-for-skin

Livestrong: https://www.livestrong.com/article/131725-grape-seed-extract-skin-benefits/