I’ve shifted my beauty routine a great deal this year. I used to be all about buying the cheapest products I could find and hoping for the best. Unfortunately that started to take a toll on my body, especially my hair and skin. My “turning point” this year was when I bought my first all-natural hair care product, a hair regrowth and repair oil called Mira hair oil. Since then, I’ve been doing everything I can to turn my hair and skin routine into a chemical-free routine.
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The Health Benefits of Wine
I was pleasantly surprised this week when I read an article about how one of my favorite past times, enjoying a nice glass of wine after a long day’s work, is actually making a positive contribution to my all-natural health and beauty routine! According to Professor Joseph Vercauteren of Montpellier University of Pharmacy in France, the most powerful antioxidants in the world are grape seed polyphenols, which are contained in wine. Two other elements of wine, the grapevine stalk (also known as resveratrol) and the grapevine sap (also known as viniferine) also have beauty-enhancing effects. They all help firm the skin, increase the skin’s radiance, and reduce wrinkles.
Enjoy Your Indulgence
So, the next time you crack open a bottle of your favorite wine, remember that you’re doing your skin a favor. As for whether or not it really works, maybe it’s just the rosy cheeks I get after I drink a glass of wine, but I really do feel like this small indulgence makes my skin glow!
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