Antioxidants for Anti Aging - Natural Skin Care
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Antioxidants for Anti-Aging
Every day we are exposed to air pollution, sunlight, smoke and more, all
which create "free radicals". The food we eat can also contribute to free
radical damage and inflammation. Refined sugar, soft drink, white bread, pasta
and excess coffee all contribute to the chemical reactions that produce free
radicals. Among other effects in the body, free radicals attack your skin's
collagen layer, accelerating the creation of fine lines and wrinkles. This
process is called, "photo aging". Much research has been done with regard to the
benefits of antioxidants to combat the production of free radicals. Recent
research has shown us that topical Vitamin C can help to improve skin tone and
elasticity, helps re-build collagen and improve the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles.
Plant antioxidants also help stop free radical skin damage. Grapeseed and
green tea are specific skin antioxidants as are vitamin A from carrot seed oil,
B6 and zinc.
Good food sources of antioxidants are fruit and vegetables. Two serves of
fruit and 5 serves of vegetables per day is a healthy aim. Choose as many
different coloured fruits and vegetables as you can for a rich variety of
antioxidants. If you don't already, challenge yourself to reach this goal of 7
serves per day. You will soon notice a difference in your skin health if you
choose fruit and vegetables over refined sugars and "white" foods.
In general, antioxidants help to maintain the health of the skin cells such
as collagen and elastin which keeps skin supple. Use both topical antioxidants
as well as eating plenty of different healthy foods that contain antioxidants.
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