Behind the pleasure of a wine bath lies a genuine cosmetic promise. The grape is not only beautiful and fragrant: it is one of the fruits richest in molecules that protect the skin.
Polyphenols, resveratrol, tannins, flavonoids: these slightly technical names refer to compounds the vine produces to defend itself, and which turn out to be precious for our skin. Here is a breakdown of what gives vinotherapy its strength.
Polyphenols, shields for the skin
Polyphenols are a large family of antioxidants. Their role: to neutralise free radicals, those unstable molecules generated by the sun, pollution or stress, which accelerate skin ageing. By limiting this oxidative stress, polyphenols help the skin stay firm and radiant for longer.
The grape is particularly rich in them, especially in its seeds and skin. It is precisely this concentration that gave rise to vinotherapy, as our page on vinotherapy and its brands explains.
Resveratrol, the anti-aging star
Among the polyphenols, resveratrol holds a place of its own. Found in the skin of red grapes, it has been the subject of extensive research for its antioxidant properties and its action on skin firmness. It is credited with a role in stimulating the skin's natural repair mechanisms. Today it is a sought-after ingredient in anti-aging formulas.
In a wine bath, the heat opens the pores and encourages these active compounds to spread across the surface of the skin. The treatment then acts like a protective envelope, both nourishing and soothing.
Tannins and grapeseed oil, the quiet allies
Tannins, responsible for the structure of red wine, also have astringent and toning properties that are valuable for the skin. As for grapeseed oil, rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it nourishes and softens without leaving a greasy film. Together, these compounds make the grape a complete cosmetic ingredient.
From fruit to skincare
Eating grapes is excellent for your health, but it is when applied to the skin that their polyphenols express their full skincare potential. The wine bath, marc scrubs and vine-based cosmetics all tap into this richness. To discover everything the grape brings to the body, read our article on the benefits of wine, then let yourself be tempted by a real treatment at one of the venues in our directory.
