Grape compound shown to help fight acne: study Though for some, red wine can cause the skin to flare up in a rosy flush, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) wondered if they could take the same heart-healthy antioxidant properties of its star ingredient, resveratrol, and apply it to the treatment of acne. Resveratrol is found in the skin of grapes.After combining the antioxidant with the common acne medication benzoyl peroxide, researchers found that resveratrol enhanced the drug’s ability to kill acne by by inhibiting the growth of zit-causing bacteria.... The findings were published in the journal Dermatology and Therapy.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:14:18 +0000
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