- 1). Use tablets that contain 100 mg of grape seed extract, but do not take them every day. Dr. Ray Sahelian recommends taking one or two tablets "a few times a week." He says the tablets are effective in reducing joint pain.
- 2). Take capsules that contain 100 mg of grape seed extract as a dietary supplement because grape seed extract contains procyanidins. These are bioflavonoids that are water soluble. Do not take the capsules daily and, if you do choose to take capsules that contain grape seed extract, realize that the clinical trials reported by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine have been just 8 weeks long. While some side effects, such as dizziness and headaches, have been noted, the center concluded that the supplement is safe to take and that the antioxidants in the extract have some presumed health benefits.
- 3). Rub oil that contains grape seed extract on the skin to take advantage of its astringent, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a light colored oil made from pressed grape seeds that is also odorless.
- 4). Spread a facial mask made from grape seed extract, such as the one produced by Queen Helene, on your face. Let it dry on your skin. Then peel it off. The mask will remove impurities from your pores and provide the healing benefits of the grape seed extract as it works.
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