Can eating grape seeds solve acne problems?

Many people know that grape seeds have excellent antioxidant effects and can help beautify the skin. So, can eating grape seeds help solve the problem of acne? Combining the antioxidants in grape seeds with some acne-removing products can effectively solve the problem of acne breakouts. Current research shows that eating grape seeds for a long time can help balance the body's endocrine system.

To be precise, the biggest function of grape seed is to remove free radicals, which are the root cause of aging, so it is generally said that it has antioxidant and anti-aging effects.

In fact, free radicals not only cause skin aging, but are also the culprit of many diseases because of their biggest hobby - oxidation.

The main ingredient of grape seed capsules on the market now is proanthocyanidin OPC. Domestic ones generally also add vitamin E, so many friends who eat grape seeds also say that their skin becomes whiter, spots become lighter, etc. The more famous domestic brands include Ti Hengjian and Zimeitang. Vitamin E is added to their grape seed capsules. In terms of cost-effectiveness, Ti Hengjian is higher.

To be honest, the function of grape seed capsules is really powerful. The antioxidant property of proanthocyanidins is very strong. Many people have heard of vitamin C and vitamin E for whitening, and lycopene for antioxidant effect, but the effect of proanthocyanidins is 30 times that of vitamin C and 50 times that of vitamin E. Although it is not as strong as lycopene in antioxidant effect, proanthocyanidins are water-soluble antioxidants, while lycopene is fat-soluble, so proanthocyanidins are more widely used.

(ps: Water-soluble antioxidants mean that proanthocyanidins can work in water, while fat-soluble antioxidants mean that they must be dissolved in an organic phase to work. However, the human body is mostly water, so proanthocyanidins can work directly after being absorbed by the human body)

Let’s talk about some of the more mainstream functions of grape seeds.

Antioxidant (anti-aging)

This is a relatively recognized effect and is also promoted by many grape seed capsule health products. The main mechanism of action is that proanthocyanidins combine with free radicals to prevent them from oxidizing and damaging other cells, allowing the cells in the skin and body tissues to function and metabolize normally.

Whitening, lightening

Grape seeds are also said to have whitening functions. In fact, grape seed capsules from brands like Ti Heng Jian also contain vitamin E, which has the effect of whitening and removing spots. However, vitamin E is easily reduced in the body and it is difficult to play its role. When used in conjunction with grape seeds, grape seeds can protect vitamin E from being oxidized before reaching the effective parts, ensuring that vitamin E can play its role.

Sun protection

The sunscreen effect of grape seed is reflected in its inhibitory effect on tyrosinase, which is an essential substance for the synthesis and transfer of melanin protein. When the activity of tyrosinase is reduced, the synthesis and transfer of melanin protein will be greatly reduced, so the skin will not be easily tanned. (Sunscreen is required when the ultraviolet intensity is high, grape seeds cannot prevent sunburn)

Preventing allergies

Grape seed capsules prevent allergies because they can inhibit the release of the allergic factor "histamine", so the manifestation is that allergic symptoms are relieved and allergic constitution is improved.

Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (chronic diseases)

The principle of grape seed capsules in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is similar to that of antioxidants. There are two types of cholesterol in blood vessels, of which low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is easily oxidized by free radicals to produce a foamy substance that attaches to the blood vessel walls. Over time, it will form blood clots, block blood vessels, and cause accidents. Proanthocyanidin OPC is currently the most widely used substance for scavenging free radicals. It can naturally prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in blood vessels, thereby preventing accidents.

Grape seed capsules can delay aging, which can be seen from its working principle. Oxidation is the root cause of aging, free radicals are the culprit of oxidation, and proanthocyanidins are the most effective substance for removing free radicals, so it can resist aging. However, you must be cautious when choosing a grape seed capsule brand, do not choose products without any quality assurance, and purchase them through regular channels.