As a resident of the UK, I’m no stranger to the annual summertime struggle that defines British weather. It’s a time when bikinis, sandals, and dresses often gather dust, while umbrellas and wellies become the trusty companions of choice. However, even by our unpredictable standards, this summer’s weather reached a new level of abysmal, featuring a disheartening montage of blustery BBQs, flooded festivals, and soggy weddings. Faced with relentless storms outside our London apartment, my boyfriend and I made a spontaneous decision: we booked flights to Mykonos and left the rainy misery behind.
Our Greek adventure turned out to be everything we hoped for and more. Our days unfolded lazily, filled with basking under the sun-dappled skies, indulging in feta and tzatziki, and leisurely strolling back to our hotel each night, our bellies content and cheeks flushed pink from the local wine. However, one unexpected twist awaited me on this holiday—I would soon be smearing grapes all over my face instead of sipping them from a glass.
On the final day of our Mykonos escapade, I treated myself to a facial at Ciel Spa, an oasis perched atop a rugged cliffside, offering a serene contrast to the bustling old town and lively beach clubs.
As I perused the spa menu, my curiosity was piqued by a unique offering—a “Grecian Aegean grape facial.” According to the spa’s description, this facial promised to be an “antioxidant treatment with red grape stem cells,” delivering results such as “deep hydration, improved elasticity, anti-aging protection, and wrinkle reduction.”
I had to rub my eyes in disbelief. Could this be real? Had I stumbled upon the skincare secret of grapes? It had never crossed my mind that grapes could be such a potent beauty elixir. And so, I embarked on a journey to discover if grapes were indeed nature’s best-kept beauty secret.
