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The effects of oxygen free radicals on the skin are well known. Through excess oxygen free radicals, the skin aging process occurs prematurely. The skin loses its radiance, firmness and elasticity. Facial wrinkles and other damage to the DNA structures of skin cells develop, which can cause cancer and culpable skin diseases.
It is worthwhile to use proper care in daily care so as to prevent their formation in the skin. Antioxidants are essential for this. Active ingredients that prevent the formation of reactive oxygen species and nullify the effects of oxidative stress.
Antioxidants i.e. vitamin C, ferulic acid, coenzyme Q10 effectively deal with premature skin aging and positively affect the skin. They level damage and restore the balance of the hydrolipid barrier. They even out skin tone, eliminate discoloration and add radiance to the skin. They reduce the first facial wrinkles.
In addition to the use of antioxidants in care with dottore creams and cosmetics, it is worth paying attention to the diet. It should be rich in vegetables and fruits that have a high content of antioxidants. We can include berries, apricots, spinach, whole grain products, legumes and nuts.
What are oxygen free radicals and what are their effects on the skin?
UV radiation, stress, polluted environment, poor diet are responsible for the formation of oxygen free radicals in our body and skin.
Free radicals are reactive oxygen species. They are essential in our body and skin and are involved in many physiological processes. Oxygen free radicals affect many processes in the body and skin. Among other things, they are responsible for premature aging of the skin, destroy the balance of the hydrolipid barrier. They cause inflammation of the epidermis, which consequently leads to redness and irritation of the skin. In addition, excess free radicals destroy collagen, elastin and GAG.
Popular and effective antioxidants
Antioxidants effectively protect the skin from the formation of oxygen free radicals. They inhibit premature skin aging, the formation of discoloration and facial wrinkles.
Among the best-known antioxidants we can include vitamin C. It is a powerful antioxidant. It effectively levels inflammation and oxidative stress in the skin.
Ferulic acid, which in the form of nanoemulsions can penetrate deep into the structures of the epidermis and protect it from external factors and free radicals.
It is also worthwhile to use creams with SPF to protect against premature aging of the skin caused by external factors. The use of photoprotection effectively inhibits the action of free radicals.