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Wine is one of humanity’s oldest plants. Even in ancient Egypt, Athens, and Rome, people recognized the healing power of grapes. It is both a luxury food and a fountain of youth. The precious substances in its skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves rejuvenate the skin, giving it a radiant appearance.
A treasured gift of nature, also used by VINOBLE COSMETICS for its special form of Vinotherapy. This traditional therapy, based on the therapeutic use of the vine and its derivatives, has been refined over 15 years of scientific research by the South Styrian cosmetics company in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of experts. Based on these studies, a natural skincare line and a unique treatment concept have been developed, which focuses on detoxification, relaxation, re-energizing, and self-discovery.
In an exclusive interview, Peter Köfer, a medical massage therapist and cofounder of the VINOBLE COSMETICS Vinotherapy, tells us what makes this form of therapy so special and how you can benefit from it at home.
Peter, how would you explain Vinotherapy and what makes it so unique?
Peter Köfer: Vinotherapy is based on a tradition that goes back thousands of years to Egyptian, Greek, Persian, and traditional European medicine (TEM). This treatment leverages the remarkable properties of grapes to nourish, hydrate, and revitalize the skin. At VINOBLE COSMETICS, we have embraced the concept of Vinotherapy and developed a unique treatment approach. For the facial area, we use special scrubs, masks, and creams, tailored to individual skin types. For body treatments, grape seed scrubs are combined with various oils, with cold-pressed grape seed oil forming the base. Various tools such as the VINOBLE COSMETICS Relax Bag, filled with grape seeds, are also used to bring body and mind back into balance.
What are the benefits of this form of therapy?
Peter Köfer: Vinotherapy stands out from other treatment methods by combining the power of grapes with therapeutic massage techniques from traditional European medicine. This unique approach offers the skin intense hydration to the skin. By stimulating collagen production, it reduces lines and wrinkles, while also significantly diminishing dark patches such as pigmentation spots through enhanced cell regeneration. Moreover, Vinotherapy prioritizes skin calming, effectively tackling acne and other skin issues. It also promotes circulation, leading to an overall boost in well-being.
Which ingredients are used during the treatments?
Peter Köfer: In Vinotherapy by VINOBLE COSMETICS, plant-based ingredients from the European field pansy, lavender and the Damask rose are used alongside grape seed oil. All ingredients are sourced locally and are certified organic. The European field pansy claims to support detoxification of the skin and balance its metabolism. Lavender offers a cooling decongestant and soothing effect, promoting mental detoxification. Damask rose provides calming, cell-regenerating, and blood-purifying properties.
Can Vinotherapy also be carried out in your own home?
Peter Köfer: Yes, the advantage of the Vinotherapy by VINOBLE COSMETICS is that all products are suitable for use at home, offering personalized home spa treatments. Specially curated sets provide you with a unique skincare routine in the comfort of your own home.
Together with his wife Sabrina, Peter Köfer runs the flagship spa of VINOBLE COSMETICS in the southern Styrian wine town of Leibnitz – where guests can enjoy unique treatments and are brought closer to nature.
