One of the most important parts of a Mediterranean meal is the wine, especially the red wine and Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. It isn’t without reason that red wine is part of the diet. It is healthy for the heart, especially with all the cheese that forms a part of the diet too. People have had wine for ages and there are many regions in the world that produce wine. The flavor and taste of the wine depends on the kind of grapes used, the fermentation process and the age of the wine. There are also a lot of flavors that red wine comes in. Red wine is not only good for the heart, but also has other health benefits such as playing a role in reducing blood cholesterol levels and in maintaining good health. Good health of course translates to good looks. Apart from the health benefits, red wine is also used in beauty regimen. Here are some of the beauty benefits of red wine.
1. Promotes glowing skin
Red wine facials are getting popular by the day as they help get rid of tan and also any facial blemishes. It has anti-aging properties and also gives a refreshing glow to the skin by rejuvenating the skin cells. You are definitely bound to come out of the facial feeling refreshed and younger looking.
2. Exfoliates the skin
You can either splash red wine across your face and wash it off or mix it with some salt or crushed grape skin. Leave it on for a while and gently rub it all over. This acts as a scrub and exfoliates your skin, making it look younger and fresher.
3. Treats acne and oily skin
Red wine has natural AHAs and also comes with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The acid in it helps remove the oil in the skin, opens up pores and also prevents further breakouts.
4. Helps to prevent skin cancer
Red wine comes with amino acids and antioxidants that helps save your skin from sun damage. Although it cannot be used as a sunscreen, it does save your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Since it would be impractical for you to apply red wine on your face when you are on the beach, try to drink it instead.
5. Delays wrinkles and plumps up your skin
Red wine also has a lot of anti-aging properties. It works on the wrinkles, plumping up your face and gives you an appearance that is sometimes even decades younger than your actual age.
6. Promotes lustrous hair
Red wine is also great for your hair. You can use it as a final rinse to give your hair that glow and voluminous look. It also has resveratrol that helps prevent hair loss. Applying red wine on your hair and leaving it on for a while helps acts as a moisturizer and prevents dandruff, flakiness and breakage of the hair. It is also a cure for an itchy scalp.