Swimming does burn calories at a rate of about 3 calories a mile per pound of bodyweight. If you weigh 150 lbs. and it takes you 30 minutes to swim one mile (1,760 yards or 1,609 meters), then you will be using about 900 calories in one hour.
Grape seed has antioxidant, antiallergenic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties and it can be instrumental in helping the body fight viruses, allergens, and carcinogens. Because of its antioxidant properties, grape seed extract is considered an anti-aging wonder.
Many people believe that the oil is somewhat astringent, meaning it has the ability to tone the skin and possibly tighten it. In addition to these benefits, grape seed oil is known to have anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, all of which are ideal for homemade soaps.