Antioxidants for Sun Damaged and Wrinkled Skin
Antioxidants are natural substances made up of vitamins and minerals. They have the ability to fight "free radicals" - unstable compounds that attack human cells and damage DNA. Damaged skin cells can lead to accelerated aging in the form of wrinkles, dry skin, dark circles under eyes, dull skin, and more.
Free radicals are in the air we breathe, the foods we eat, sunlight, and pollution - basically, just about everywhere. Eating foods rich in antioxidants is one way to ward them off. Another is to apply them on the skin, where they can seep underneath to strengthen skin cells and keep them healthy.
We will discuss the antioxidants most shown to repair damage and slow the aging process. Today we will discuss:
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid has been called a "universal antioxidant" because it's both water- and fat-soluble. That makes it able to penetrate skin-cell membranes at all levels to protect them from free radicals, keeping the body and its skin strong. Alpha-lipoic acid can erase fine lines and wrinkles, diminish pores, and give skin a healthy glow.
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