Published 20:20 IST, October 25th 2019
Wine uses: Get a glowing skin this Diwali with these wine face packs
Wine face packs may sound weird but this revered beverage has a lot of skin benefits like skin tissue strengthening. Read more to know about the effects.
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Apart from being a revered bever, wine has many health benefits and can also be used in cooking. Wine helps in providing your skin with a refreshing glow and removes tans and blemishes. Wine face packs help in providing a rejuvenating virapy or wine facial at home. antioxidant properties of wine help in getting toxins out of skin. Wine facials are also great for tightening skin. Every wine has a different composition and should be used according to skin .
According to Dr.Geetika Mittal Gupta, ISAAC Wellness Center, while red wine has anti-ing properties, white wine is good for tightening pores and prevention of acne. Invation is key to wine facials.
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Wine facials vs regular facials
According to beauty experts, wine facials provide more glow to your skin than regular facials. Wine facials have properties of anti-ing, and de-stressing properties make wine facials more beneficial. Wine has active antioxidants are also beneficial.
For oily skin
If you have oily skin, go for a red wine facial as it has a high concentration of a chemical that helps in reducing inflammation. most commonly used wine facials are Sula Rasa and Indus Cabernet Sauvign.
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For dry skin
Sweet white wines with alpha-hydroxy acids are good for this skin due to ir water-binding properties. Commonly used wines are Michel Lynch Bordeaux, Chateau D’Ori Sauvign Blanc, and Sula Riesling.
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Give yourself a wine facial
Mass your face with a cleanser cream, moisturise skin and eliminate dirt. Use it for five-seven minutes and wipe it off with a cotton p. Steam your face using a hot towel or steamer for 5 minutes. steam will help in opening pores, and impurities will flush off through sweat.
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After steaming, mass a mix of wine, herbs and essential oils on your face. wine and essential oils must be selected according to skin . Apply blend on face and mass your face. Continue massaging in a circular motion down jawline to chin and draw a line under chin till sides. This will help in relaxing and loosening facial muscles. Clean face using a cotton p and apply a wine face mask that suits your skin . Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse off.
Make your own wine face masks
For dry skin
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Mix 3 tablespoons of sweet red wine with 1/2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and a tablespoon of honey. d two drops of lavender essential oil. Mix well and apply on face and neck. Keep it on for 20 minutes and rinse.
For Oily and acne-prone skin
Blend 3 tablespoons of red wine with yoghurt and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Mix well and apply on to skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes n rinse it off.
Disclaimer: above information is compiled from different beauty and health reports. However, before starting any new skin-care regime, it is visable to take counsel of your dermatologist.
19:11 IST, October 25th 2019