Do we need a reason to drink red wine? No, not really!
Long day at work? Nothing a glass of red wine cannot solve! Got promoted recently? Time to pop open a new bottle. Bestie’s back with her ex? Drown him in red wine!
But did you know that it is amazing for skin too? Red wine is brimmed with antioxidants that help make your skin better, purifies the blood and basically, it’s time to pour a glass RN. BRB!
Benefits Of Red Wine For Skin 🍷
Undoubtedly, red wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, a perfect way to unwind after a long day’s work and just chill in silence.
Drinking a glass of red wine a day (or applying it on your face) can keep so many problems at bay, such as body inflammation, heart diseases, and even skin woes! Yes, red wine is amazing for our skin, here’s how:
Helps Fight Signs Of Ageing
If you wish to keep your skin looking young forever, the solution lies in the bottle of red wine. Did you know that it contains antioxidants such as resveratrol and flavonoid that helps fight off signs of ageing? The presence of tannins helps boost collagen production, thus keeping the skin firm and supple.
Brightens Skin
Red wine contains polyphenols that help brighten the skin’s complexion, which is why it is a popular choice of facial across the globe.
Besides that, it also evens out the skin tone and makes your skin glow from within. We bet if you’re an avid red wine drinker, you must have noticed all the positive changes in your skin already! And if you don’t like red wine, do not get disheartened as you can always spray in on your face to reap its benefits.
Fights Acne
Did you know that red wine has anti-bacterial properties?! Yes, you can apply red wine every day on your face as it helps clear out pores, hence preventing acne breakout. And if you’re wondering how to apply red wine on your face, then keep on reading.
How To Use Red Wine On Your Face
If you are looking forward to #GreatSkin days, red wine might do that for you. There’s a reason why so many spas offer wine-infused services such as facials, full-body spa, etc. because, who doesn’t like wine? But, you know, those services are hella expensive too.
Here’s how you can use your red wine on your face because your skin loves it too!
As A Toner
Since red wine is loaded with antioxidants that make your skin better with every use, you can replace your usual toner with it. Simply pour a few drops on a cotton ball and dab it into your skin. Yes, it will stain your face a little bit so its better if you use it during the daytime so you can wash it after a few hours on over the weekend.
You can also mix it with a few drops of lemon juice and use it as a DIY face cleanser before washing your face.
To Remove Dead Skin
Scrubbing your face twice a week is a great way to get rid of the nitty gritties and dead skin off your face. And you can totally use your fave red wine to create a DIY face scrub.
Mix 2 tbsps sugar with 2 tbsp ground rice and 3-5 tbsps of red wine and apply it on your face. Use this DIY wine face scrub twice a week for optimal results.
As A Face Pack
Nothing works on the skin like a face mask. Double the benefits of red wine by using it as a face pack. Simply mix two tbsps yogurt, one tbsp honey and a few drops of red wine and apply it on your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes and wash it off!
Time to pop open a bottle of red wine because you know, it’s wine o’ clock somewhere!
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