Your skin is constantly exposed to elements in the environment. Some of these elements known as free radicals which can cause damage to your skin and lead to the formation of signs of ageing such as wrinkles, fine lines, loss of volume and sagging.
The 5 Best Antioxidants For Your Skin
Antioxidant is a substance capable of neutralising free radicals. They protect your skin from oxidative damage and premature ageing. If you want to slow down skin ageing and protect your skin from free radical damage, make sure that your skincare products contain one or few of these following antioxidants:
1. Resveratrol
Studies showed that resveratrol is an extremely powerful antioxidant. It is very effective at preventing environmental damage on the fragile skin around the eyes. Resveratrol also promotes a radiant skin tone and reduces existing signs of ageing.
2. Coenzyme Q10
In addition to its great ability to neutralise free radicals, coenzyme Q10 plays a critical role in generating energy for the skin to self renew and repair.
3. Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Vitamin E is one of the most reliable antioxidants which soothes and helps skin to retain moisture. Vitamin E also boosts the efficacy of other antioxidants.
4. Coriander seed oil
Studies showed that coriander seed oil has a remarkably free radical scavenging activity (51.05%). In comparison, consuming 180mg/day vitamin C will only boost the skin ability to neutralise free radicals by 37%.
5. Bakuchiol seed oil
In addition to having a better ability to reverse signs of ageing than retinol, studies also showed that bakuchiol possesses great antioxidant effects which helps your skin to resist future damage.
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Henry Tianus is a multi-award-winning Anti-Ageing Specialist with 3 decades experience in skincare research and product development. Henry Tianus's articles have been read by people in more than 100 countries with USA and UK at the top of the list.
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