You will never have expected this to be the secret to 小s’ baby smooth skin

For those readers unfamiliar with 小s, she is a Taiwanese celebrity famous for her role as host in the variety show 康熙來.

It is an open secret that despite being 37 years old and a mother of three, she is still able to maintain her flawless complexion and not display any signs of age. I’m sure many of you are wondering how she is able to keep her youthful appearance.

Well, she has revealed her secret to her youthful looks, and you will probably be shocked at how she does it: drinking. Or more specifically, wine.

Wine is the product derived from the fermentation of grape juice and it can be split into either red or white wines, with red wine said to be providing more benefits for those of you that consume small amounts of it regularly. Note that the keyword here is a small amount, or what we like to call: in moderation.

Here are some reasons why consuming small amounts of red wine regularly are good for your health.

Antioxidants
Red wine contains antioxidants, allowing those of you drinking it to prevent ageing of the skin and also help strengthen your immune system.

Post-natal recovery
Red wine contains iron, which is a substance women require especially after giving birth. Red wines are also helpful in promoting blood circulation, helping you to have a fit and healthy body.

Besides being rich in iron, it also contains ellagic acid, which is proven to help in preventing the build-up of fat cells and slowing down fat cells from developing, this fat-burning property of red wine is beneficial if you are looking to lose weight.

Anti-cancer
Cancer is a disease that many of us dread and the good news is that if you drink red wine regularly, the amino acids contained in red wine can help to prevent the growth of various types of cancers. Red wine also contains Proanthocyanidin, a substance that is able to help prevent coronary heart diseases and also lower the risks associated with heart problems

Skin
Red wine contains substances which have a plethora of benefits such as anti-wrinkling, tightening of pores and the prevention of ageing spots and acne. These benefits are achieved as red wine stimulates the regeneration of the skin and help in your metabolism.