Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage
A recent study indicates that a 62-calorie snack made from freeze-dried grape powder may enhance skin protection against sun damage. Researchers found that grape consumption led to lower levels of a chemical marker associated with UV damage and improved skin barrier function. The findings suggest potential benefits for other organs as well, although sunscreen should still be used for sun protection.
- ▪The study involved 29 participants who consumed a grape powder mixture for two weeks.
- ▪Grape consumption was linked to lower levels of malondialdehyde, a marker of UV-induced skin damage.
- ▪Researchers observed genetic changes that improve skin barrier function, indicating grapes may enhance skin resilience against UV exposure.
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Wellness Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage By McKenzie Beard Published May 20, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks — may not stop there. Researchers say it’s “nearly certain” that its effects could extend to other organs throughout the body. 3 Eating a 62-calorie snack may help boost your skin’s defenses against sun damage, a new study suggests.
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