Antioxidants are one of the popular ingredients used in skin care products. One of their prime advantages is their ability to fight against free radicals and protect the skin against a host of concerns like premature aging, origins of skin cancer and other such skin diseases.
Free radical damage is responsible for a whole range of skin problems including development of aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines. However, antioxidants, be it through a rich diet or topical application of skin care products can slow down free-radical damage and prevent any potential skin damage. Prime sources of antioxidants are Vitamins A, C, and E; flavonoids; beta carotene; selenium; and zinc.
Antioxidants help to calm the inflammation of skin.
Antioxidants are skin-firming ingredients that can help to reverse the effects of aging by improving skin health and rejuvenating its appearance.
Antioxidants, particularly Vitamins C and E are great for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Excessive and unprotected sun exposure can dry your skin, damage the skin cells and make your skin appear rough and wrinkly. Antioxidants help to stimulate blood flow in the skin can encourage the growth of new cells and make sun-damaged skin appear younger.
O COSMEDICS include a superior antioxidant called reservatrol, derived from the skin of red wine grapes, which is encapsulated in a hydrophobic sphere for enhanced penetration and absorption. This method ensures that once it has been applied, it cannot be rinsed off, ensuring it delivers a sustained release over several hours.
Now there is also some research out there that suggests there are high amounts of antioxidantscontained in both dark chocolate and red wine!
Dark chocolate provides one of the richest sources of antioxidants called catechins.
Antioxidants are also contained in Brazil nuts, apple juice, carrots, blueberries and green tea to mention a few.
Personally, I think a facial, a glass of red wine and a box of chocolate sounds like lots more fun.
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