What are "free radicals"?
If you have already encountered the signs of aging skin and are looking for a solution to the problem, then you have probably come across the term "free radicals". These substances are considered the main reason for
skin aging.
Your skin is constantly breathing and in contact with air. Oxygen is vital
by the body, but it also produces those very harmful free radicals. They are
molecules that lack a paired electron. Such a molecule tries to make up for the deficiency
and "take" an electron from other molecules, and they also become free radicals.
So the formation of free radicals is a completely natural process that goes on
incessantly cells of your body. Even this minute! And ultraviolet radiation,
smoking, toxic waste and other factors accelerate it.
Due to free radicals, the work of cells is disrupted and structural elements of the skin are damaged.
The result of harmful effects appears gradually: yours the skin loses its firmness and
elasticity, becomes flabby, wrinkles and age spots form. Unfortunately,
will not be able to avoid this. But to reduce the destructive effect of free radicals on the skin and extend
youth by 5, 10 or even 20 years more than possible! Antioxidants will come to your aid.
What are antioxidants and why are they for your
skin?
Antioxidants are substances that block the action of free radicals. These substances
work in two ways. On the one hand, they bind free radicals and do not
damage cells.On the other hand, antioxidants eliminate the effects of damage already
and stimulate skin regeneration.
Many elements of the surrounding world have antioxidant properties. Some of them
are generated in your body, others can come from food, cosmetics and
medications. Most antioxidants come from plants and minerals. It is not in vain that, since ancient
antiquity, women have used the leaves, fruits and roots of plants for facial care. Maybe they
didn't know the term "antioxidants", but they
knew exactly how to preserve their beauty for many years!
Modern cosmetology actively uses antioxidants for anti-aging care skin.
Here is not a complete list of only the most popular components of cosmetics with high
antioxidant activity:
Coenzyme Q10.
Vitamins C, D, K, F.
Retinol (vitamin A).
Tocopherol (vitamin E).
Beta-carotene.
Glutathione.
Selenium.
Extract grape seed.
Green tea.
Witch hazel.
Ginkgo biloba extract.
Zinc.
Rosemary.
The list goes on infinitely. Modern cosmetology does not stand still and
is constantly expanding the possibilities of anti-aging skin care.