Grape compound shown to help fight acne

Grapes - the new health food. Good for tooth decay, great for the heart and now good for acne-prone skin, say scientists. - AFP

Scientists have discovered a compound in grapes and red wine to play a role in fighting acne.

After heart and dental health, a team of US scientists has discovered that a compound found in grapes and red wine could also play a role in fighting acne. 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.