Melasma Treatment: Grape Seed Extract

Do you know that grape seed extract is more beneficial than eating grapes alone?

When the wine or grape juice is made, grape seeds are removed. Usually these seed are crushed together with other parts of the grapevine that are not removed during harvesting. This will form a nutrient rich fertilizer which can be used for the next wine crop.

Many people think that grape seed is of no use as they are considered as a waste product. However, when its extract is rich with carbohydrates, proteins, fats, polyphenols, and oligomeric proacthocyanidins (OPCs). These nutrients are excellent for health, and even skin.

Studies show that grape seed extract can reduce melasma, a form of hyperpigmentation. Instead of using expensive treatments such as chemical peels, laser, or microdermabrasion which can be harsh for your skin, grape seed extract is friendly to the skin.