ANTIOXIDANTS IN SKINCARE

ANTIOXIDANTS IN SKINCARE

We often hear about Antioxidants and how they can effectively improve our skin tone and slow the signs of aging. The question is – What are Anti-oxidants and why are they so important?

What are Anti-Oxidants?

In simple terms, Anti-oxidants are compounds that inhibit Oxidation, and oxidation is a chemical reaction that produces free radicals which are notorious for causing damage to the cells of organisms or even non organisms like metals and food. Oxidation is what makes apples turn black after cutting and it is also the reason why metals rust, so, I guess, you now have an idea of how harmful oxidation can be ( in case, you are wondering what free radicals are in the body, free radicals are oxygen containing molecules with uneven number of electrons, this uneven number of electrons react with other molecules to form long chain chemical reactions that damage the cells in the body, but enough of the chemistry, lets get back to English and Skincare).

Oxidation occurs when our skin is exposed to UV rays or toxins in the environment, or even as a result of normal functioning of the body. Some foods can also trigger oxidation. And the following happens when oxidation occurs:  

1.    The skin looses its elasticity, which subsequently causes wrinkles, fine lines and stretchmarks.

2.    Oxidation can cause black heads on the skin

3.    Oxidation can increase the signs of aging

4.    Oxidation might cause inflammation and cancer of the skin

So, the job of Anti-Oxidants in skincare is to make sure that oxidation does not happen

The following are ways of preventing oxidation in our Skin:

1.    By eating balanced diet, i.e foods rich in fruits and vegetables (remember that these kinds of food also help to improve the skin tone)

2.    Exercising regularly (also good for the skin)

3.    Limiting the intake of processed foods like foods that are high in sugar and fat

4.    Limiting our exposure to the Sun and UV rays

5.    Limiting alcohol consumption and smoking

6.    Maintaining a healthy body weight

7.    And finally, using skincare products that have adequate amounts of Anti-Oxidants

 Examples of Anti-Oxidants in Skincare are: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Niacinamide, Glutathione (there several other skincare Anti-Oxidants in the market these days)

So, below are 5 Reasons why Anti-Oxidants are very important in Skincare:

1.    Anti-Oxidants help to correct signs of aging

2.    Anti-Oxidants help to prevent Sunburn

3.    Anti-Oxidants help brighten the skin tone

4.    Anti-Oxidants help prevent skin cancer and inflammation

So, we would doing ourselves a lot of good, when we use skincare products that have adequate amounts of Anti-Oxidants like Exoticbella Skincare products.

At Exoticbella Skincare, we formulate our products with oils and other skin actives that are rich in anti-oxidants, just to ensure that our Customers enjoy a Healthy and Glowing complexion.

Kindly visit our shop on the website to buy any of our Skincare products and enjoy a beautiful and radiant skin tone.

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