HEALTH / SKIN SPECIAL ...Wine for wow skin!

Wine for wow skin! 

Because of its skin rejuvenating properties, wine facial is becoming increasingly popular

    Are you a wine lover? Well, your skin may love to feast on it, too. Because of its rejuvenating properties, wine facial is fast becoming a popular trend. Read on to know more...
Why wine is good...
>> According to cosmetic surgeon Dr Satish Arolkar, l-tartaric acid in wine stimulates the development of new cells in the skin’s outer layers. Yeast is ideal for teenagers and acne-prone skin as it has a multitude of nutrients
— especially zinc — which clears the skin.
    “Also, Riboflavin helps the immune system. Organic wine facials have immense health and beauty benefits because they are packed with antioxidants like flavonoid, resveratrol and tannin. They fight free radicals and help maintain a youthful and glowing skin. They are rich in amino acids that boosts skin renewal and prevents sun damage,” he adds.
Clients say cheers!
>> Shenaira Advani (name changed), a 33-year-old lawyer, recently indulged in an organic wine facial. “I tried it out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised by the results. My skin looked much younger, supple and glowing,” she says.
    Skin therapist Vijaya Kadam of a suburban clinic says, “Everyone wants to look younger. We get customers not only from Mumbai, but other parts of India and even abroad. All age groups approach us — from 18-year-old college students to 65-year-old retired professionals.”
Types of facials
>> Many types of wine — red, white, grape, apple and elderberry — are used in facial therapy. Red wine, which was predominantly used to raise a toast to health and wellness, is being used to revive the glow in an ageing skin, while white wine treats oily, congested skin.
    Dr Arolkar explains, “Many types of wine facials are available. While some mix wine with Ayurvedic creams, others use herbs. In our clinic (in the suburbs), we mix organic products like strawberries, grapes, rosehip, stonecrop and many
other fruits and plants with wine. At some places, grape skin and grape seed oil are used with wine.”
Who should go for it...
>> Men and women of all age groups, who want to look young with a healthy skin, can opt for organic wine facial. The antioxidants in organic wine helps prevent the harmful effects of free radicals, which are the main cause of early ageing — they give rise to wrinkles and age spots. Wine mixed with organic products are also rich in vitamin C, which is a must for healthy skin, says cosmetologist Sujata Naik.
...And how often?
>> Persons with specific concerns can have organic wine facials once in a week or two. If you’re over 30 years old, once in a month is more than enough, says Naik.
The price factor
>> Well, cost varies from place to place, but wine facials generally start from 3,000 onwards.
No doing it yourself
>> Don’t rush to try wine facial at home. “Wine facials are mostly suitable for everyone, but one should not try it at home — mixing just anything with wine and applying it. Wine is acidic and could be harmful if mixed with the wrong product,” warns Naik.
And there’s a tequila infused detox massage too
This actually exists at a spa in New York. This treatment includes a cocktail either before or after the massage. It is not only indulgence but also relaxing — it stimulates the lymphatic system with kneads and cream and drains the toxins out. Tequila mixed with sage oil is rubbed on the body initially, leaving the lymphatic nodes pure. The treatment concludes by using citrus a la tequila shot style, using citrus-scented oil mixed with a rich moisturising cream.

Lisa Antao BT130530