5 Brizzare Beauty Benefits Of Drinking Red Wine

Did you know, wine was first documented as a man-made medicine in ancient Egyptian and Sumerian tablets dating back to 2200 B.C. Red wine is made from grapes, and grapes are rich in several antioxidants. They are known to have multiple health benefits.

Red wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks around. Red wine has also been known to be heart healthy and one of the healthiest drinks to partake in, while on a weight loss diet. This is because it has very less calories and the antioxidants and tannins present in the drink fight inflammation in the body. However, it’s most important and direct benefits are for the skin. Red wine is believed to be one of the best anti-ageing drinks, not only because it may reduce risks of heart diseases, strokes and reverse cell damage, but also because it may have long-lasting effects on your skin and hair health.

Here are the benefits of red wine which can help you say cheers to beautiful skin and hair:

* For aging skin

Red wine is really good for skin and in fact, prevents ageing of skin. Red wine is packed with antioxidants like flavonoid, resveratrol and tannin which are helpful in restoring collagen and elastic fibres. Red wine gives a boost to sagging skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and helps fight ageing. To make a wine facial, mix wine with rosehip, strawberries, grapes and essential oils before applying to the face, and then massage for 10 minutes and wash with cold water. This beauty secret is perfect to rejuvenate the skin and get the glow you’ve always wanted.

* For acne-prone skin

Red wine is packed with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Applying red wine topically on the face clears the pores, fights acne and prevents future breakouts. For this treatment, soak a cotton ball or cotton pad in red wine, apply for 20 minutes and wash it with cool water.

* For naturally beautiful skin

Red wine contains polyphenols that help transform a dull complexion and give you a natural glow which you’ve always wanted. You can use red wine to spray on your face and massage gently for 10 minutes. Leave it on for another 10 minutes and then wash off. For an excellent exfoliation scrub, you can also mix red wine with 2 teaspoons of oatmeal and massage your skin, in order to remove dead skin cells.

* For thick and shiny hair

For thick and shiny hair all you need to do is wash with red wine as a final rinse, after shampooing and conditioning your hair.Rinsing hair with red wine can help with UV protection, dandruff, and irritated scalp. If you are worried that red wine might tint your hair, you can relax, red wine alone won't change your hair colour. If it does give it a slight red hue, it can be washed out with a few washes. If you are worried about this, you can always do a strand test to make sure it won't be a problem for you.

*For curbing hair loss

Red wine also inhibits hair loss and reduces dandruff since it increases blood circulation in the scalp.Resveratrol gets rid of inflammation while encouraging new cell turnover for a healthy scalp capable of producing new growth.