Is someone kidding? Vodka as a skin toner?

Recent claims maintain that vodka could be good for one’s complexion, thanks to its toning qualities. It’s true, that many skincare products contain alcohol, but there’s a huge difference between the type of alcohol you drink and the type you put on your skin. Skincare products have very low levels of denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol is not for drinking; in fact, it can be poisonous. But it won’t dry out your skin. Straight vodka will. Better to save your face by saving that vodka for a martini glass.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the California State Fair was unique in having:

A. Wine Queens

B. The first Chili Cook-offs (pairing Zinfandel with chili)

C. Grape harvesting contests for high schoolers

D. Grape naming contests inviting consumers to suggest names for new grape varieties being developed at the University of California at Davis

One of the highlights of the California State Fair in the 1950s and 1960s was the chance to see the newly crowned Wine Queen. The first local Wine Queen was chosen in 1913 at a fair in San Diego County. Wine queen popularity grew during Prohibition as small towns all over California crowned one of their own. By the 1950s and 1960s, the Wine Queen at the California State Fair had celebrity status, and she also had an active PR role, helping to promote wine consumption and sales in the state.

Finesse

A term used to describe a wine with elegance and balance. The term implies that the wine is polished and sophisticated. Hearty, rustic country wines would not be described as having finesse, while a well-made… Continue reading

Is someone kidding? Vodka as a skin toner?

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