More unorthodox beauty tips. (Haiphie Hua/Neon Tommy)

Well, kind of.  The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) did research on the antioxidant called resveratrol that is found in the skin of grapes and wine, which can stop acne bacteria from causing blemishes.

The journal Dermatology and Therapy explains that rather than using benzoyl peroxide alone, combining it with resveratrol will make acne treatments more effective and longer lasting.   

UCLA Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology and physician Emma Taylor conducted the study with other researchers.

The research was conducted by looking at acne bacteria treated with the grape antioxidant independently from the benzoyl peroxide, as well as with both ingredients to see what the bacteria did for 10 days.

Benzoyl peroxide alone did kill the bacteria, but did not last more than 24 hours.

When the grape ingredient was put into the mix, resveratrol did not kill the acne bacteria, but it stopped the bacteria from growing for a longer duration.

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Thus, having both ingredients work with each other reduced the bacteria more effectively. 

In addition, by combining the two ingredients, one can prevent bacteria regrowth in a gentler way, Taylor said.

At first, the researchers thought that the grape antioxidant would counteract benzoyl peroxide because these two ingredients have opposing effects.

“Initially, we thought it would cancel each other out, but somehow the synergistic effect of combining the two actually enhanced the killing ability,” said Taylor.

Another reason why the research believes that using the resveratrol is better than just using benzoyl peroxide alone is because the grape ingredient will make it less irritating, thus eliminating redness of skin because of benzoyl peroxide’s toxicity. 

Priscilla Young, a junior at USC and biological sciences major was intrigued by the new study. 

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“I think it’s pretty interesting to see the different uses of grapes and wine besides eating them, like the fact that you can use it to benefit your skin.  I will definitely try it. It seems a lot more natural than using other products,” said Young.

Another Trojan student agrees.  Arianna Derbalian, a junior and human biiology and pre-dental major,  also liked the new research. 

“They say, having a glass of wine a day is a good food for you internally, but knowing that grapes on your skin can [also be good externally], I would try that actually,” said Derbalian.

So does this mean we can eat grapes and drink wine if we want clear skin?  Taylor said that further clinical studies needed to be conducted on humans first in order to confirm the improvement of acne.  Still, it is a promising finding.

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