Antioxidants are your body's
go-to defenders in the fight against aging. They team up against disease and
counteract the effects of free radicals while combating the aging process.
Here's why I'm their biggest fan:
THEY FIGHT AGING FROM THE INSIDE
OUT.
We can't feel it when free radicals injure our cells, but when it
happens, antioxidants go into defense mode in an effort to stop the chain
reaction of damaged cells. Over time, without a strong defense, this cellular
breakdown can lead to a number of chronic diseases. Antioxidants help to
counteract this process...
THEY SUPPORT HEALTHY SKIN.
Common skin woes like dull, uneven tone and wrinkles can all be improved
with the use of an antioxidant serum. Add an antioxidant serum to your
daily skin care regimen or mix the serum with your sunscreen to
naturally brighten your skin and add an extra layer of protection.
Try SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum,
which contains a potent combination of antioxidants including Coenzyme
Q10, green tea leaf extract, blackberry leaf extract and vitamins C and E
to protect against free radical damage. SkinMedica also makes Vitamin C+E Complex which is an excellent topical antioxidant with a powdery smooth texture that works well under makeup as a nice primer as well.
THEY FIT INTO A HEALTHY DIET.
Studies show that there’s more to protecting your skin than applying
topical products: eating a diet high in antioxidants can help to ward
off the signs of aging from within. The foods you consume directly
affect your skin, so eating well and looking your best go hand-in-hand.
Eat well-balanced meals with a complex mix of antioxidants—think
vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes—to round out your diet. Taking a supplement that is high in anti-inflammatory ingredients boosts the effects of a healthy diet like CELLectives Radiant Skin CELLect which is packed with polyphenols, grapeseed extract, grape skin extract, green tea, quercetin, and pine bark extract (OPC).
THEY COUNTERACT BAD HABITS.
Smoking, air pollution, excessive alcohol consumption and even eating
deep-fried foods can promote free radical formation within your body.
Air pollution has been linked to cataracts, skin cancer and wrinkles,
while cigarette smoking has been linked to gum disease, heart problems
and cancer.
It’s important to remember that while antioxidants provide an important
defense system against free radical damage, they do not negate the
effects of destructive habits like smoking.
THEY’RE DIVERSE.
These vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are mostly naturally
occurring substances and often have specific functions. For example,
lycopene helps defend the skin against sun damage. Certain antioxidants
(like isothiocyanates, found in broccoli and cauliflower) battle
pollutants like nicotine, while vitamin E helps prevent wrinkle
formation and works to stop the cellular damage that causes skin cancer.
Take a smart approach and avoid zeroing in on one antioxidant
function—incorporating a wide array of antioxidants into your diet and
skin care routine is the best way to achieve optimal protection.
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