Grape skins contain polyphenol compounds that exert anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. These compounds are also present in the juice. “British Journal of Nutrition,” reported that grape juice consumption for 12 weeks improved cognitive function in older adults with early memory decline. Consuming antioxidant-rich food and beverages, such as grape skins, can help to maintain clear and youthful skin, reports the book “Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine.” Anti-oxidants protect your body against damage by free radical molecules. Such damage is associated with chronic conditions such as heart disease as well as age-related changes such as wrinkles and skin tone deterioration.