Did you ever wonder what the French Queen Marie Antoinette used to make her skin look beautiful? If you think that history books are just a record of the past and nothing more –you are wrong. We can learn a lot from history and it also includes a few lessons on how to better ourselves not only when it comes to politics and making decisions but also when it comes to skin care. Yes, you read that right –skin care.
According to certain historical accounts, Queen Marie Antoinette used red wine to get rid of her wrinkles. Two hundred years later, French cosmetics used to reduce wrinkles came out using grape seed as its primary ingredient.
Caudalie – a laboratory based in France makes these
cosmetics. The laboratory utilizes antioxidants called polyphenols as the
primary ingredient for their products. Polyphenols can be found in wine and
they are said to neutralize free radicals making the skin look younger and
healthier than ever. These products however are not cheap but it has an
impressive list of fans which includes another royal –Prince Caroline of
Monaco.
Whether you decide to buy the rather expensive rejuvenator
or just wash your face with wine every night like Marie Antoinette, you can be
sure that this will do wonders for your skin.
Drinking wine won’t hurt either. In fact, a glass of wine
everyday is a good way to keep one healthy inside and out.
You do not need to buy an expensive product to get the
polyphenols you need. In fact, you can boost your polyphenol absorption by
eating richly hued vegetables and fruits. This includes eating blueberries, red
grapes, red potatoes, and pomegranates. Black rice is also a good source of the
polyphenol anthocyanin. Using a lot of turmeric in your cooking is also a good
way to get the polyphenol you need.
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