In addition to sunscreen, do you need some extra protection in the sun? Take a big bowl of grapes with you.
That's right, grapes † The fruits contain ingredients that protect the skin cells against harmful UV radiation of the sun.
A group of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the CSIC (Spanish National Research Center) show that the flavonoids (strong antioxidants) in grapes protect skin cells.
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Wonderfruit
When we lie in the sun, the UV radiation acts on the skin through so-called reactive oxygen species (ROS) to activate. This activates certain reactions and enzymes, which can ultimately lead to the death of certain cells † However, the flavonoids in grapes reduce the formation of ROS in the epidermis. This protects the skin against the harmful effects of UV radiation, such as premature skin aging and – even worse – skin cancer.
Sun protection
Did you know that there are already several cosmetics and medicines are for sale that contain nutrients from grapes? The way grapes protect the skin was just not well researched until now. According to the Spanish researchers, grapes should therefore be used much more often in sun protection products from now on.
