Starter’s Guide To Resveratrol
If you are someone who likes to wind down with a glass of red wine after a long day, you must be familiar with an ingredient found in the skin of grapes: resveratrol. Studies have proven that that this is a potent antioxidant which has many health benefits as well as positive effects on the skin. But can that glass of pinot noir help serve as a great addition to your skincare just like it does for your Friday night plans? Or is there a more effective way to to reap the skin benefits of resveratrol? What exactly is this ingredient, resveratrol? Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant which can be found in the skin of grapes, peanuts, all berries, and even dark chocolate. It is available in powder, pill or liquid form and even in a variety of skincare products, such as serums, creams, moisturisers, and supplements. Resveratrol is also part of a group of compounds known as polyphenols. These polyphenols act as key antioxidants, which serve on the front line as the ‘generals’ gath