Grape seed extract, the anti-ageing hero

Have you ever heard it said that someone ages like a good red wine, only growing more beautiful with age? Well, as it turns out, red wine literally has the potential to help us age well. However, as with most things that sound just a little too good to be true, you have to look a little deeper to get all the facts  Grape seed extract is a by-product of winemaking. Once all the grapes have been pressed to make the worlds favourite Cabernet, smooth Merlot or a gutsy Shiraz, the seeds are left behind which are harvested by cold processing to form an oil. And its this extract which is considered to be one of the most effective natural skin care ingredients available.    

What are the benefits of grape seed extract?

Grape seed extract contains Resveratrol, Oligomeric Procyanidins (bioflavonoids) and dozens of naturally occurring chemical compounds that when applied to your skin provide potent antioxidant benefits and protect your skin from cell damage and premature aging. Here are five benefits of grape seed extract that make it a powerful anti-ageing ingredient:

Moisturises

Grape seed oil contains linoleic acid which is a polyunsaturated fat that forms a protective moisturising layer on the skin. Due to its small molecular structure grape seed oil is also able to penetrate the skins lower dermis layer to provide deep hydration  

Prevents signs of aging

The linoleic acid in grapeseed oil helps to strengthen cell membranes which helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. The powerful antioxidants found in the extract fight free radical damage, and vitamins C, E and D found in the extract help strengthen and stimulate collagen production.

Balances and Tones

Grape seed oil contains malic acid which provides gentle exfoliating properties and helps to reduce the signs of skin discolouration and improve the skins texture. The extract also provides astringent properties that help to tone and balance out the skins pH level 

Controls Acne

Grape seed extract is rich in proanthocyanidin, a particular antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties that helps prevent breakouts, and helps to reduce conditions such as eczema and rosacea.  

Heals Scars

The high level of vitamin E and omega-6 found in grape seed extract helps to regenerate skin cells and help to reduce the appearance of scarring  The following products in the Iremia range have been specially formulated with grape seed extract to provide you with all the benefits of this wonderful compound: 

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