The pulp is claimed to have exfoliating qualities and to help reduce the signs of ageing.
[1] In 1995, Mathilde and Bertrand launched a line of Vinothérapie skincare products made from grape derived ingredients: Caudalie.
Vinotherapie makes use of the grape and the vine extracts to provide skincare treatments, with claimed anti-ageing action.
Caudalíe was the first to stabilized and patent the extraction of Grape Seed Polyphenols (OPC), and use them in dermocosmetics.
There is a "Vinothérapie" spa hotel at La Rioja in Spain.