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 Best Antioxidants in Skincare Products
Antioxidant is a substance capable of neutralising free radicals and preventing oxidative damage. It protects skin from environmental and biological ageing. If you want to slow down skin ageing and protect your skin from free radical damage, make sure that your skincare products contain these two most reliable antioxidants:
1. Stabilised Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Stabilised Vitamin E is the most reliable antioxidants to neutralise free radical, prevent oxidative stress and damage. Stabilised vitamin E boosts cellular renewal, soothes and helps skin to retain moisture. It works synergistically with many other antioxidants, particularly coenzyme Q10.
2. Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
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. Coenzyme Q10 works synergistically with stabilised vitamin E to protect skin against environmental damage including UV damage (photoageing).
The Best Antioxidant Skincare Product
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Author:
Henry Tianus is a multi-award-winning Anti-Ageing Specialist with 2 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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