You’ve probably heard about the health benefits from drinking red wine and the so-called French paradox.  Did you know that this could also help your skin?  Unfortunately, not through wine consumption, however using a cream or serum with resveratrol can preserve a youthful look.

This antioxidant is great for promoting skin firmness and ensuring cells keep the skin thick, which helps it look younger.  It also helps reduce inflammation and has anti-microbial properties.

Sourced from red grapes, red berries and cacao, resveratrol is one of the key ingredients in the French line, Caudalie.  It can be found in a myriad of their products, including this cream and serum.  SkinCeuticals and The Ordinary also have options to try.

If this is something you want to add to your routine, I recommend using it at night for maximum effect.  Apply it directly to a clean face before heavier serums and moisturiser.  And while this is a great ingredient to use, it’s one that works best in conjunction with others, particularly with vitamin A and vitamin C, another antioxidant.

Do you use resveratrol?