May 5, 2022

Importance of Antioxidants

Our skin is constantly being affected by free radicals and external factors like UV Rays, dirt, oil and dust that cause Oxidative Stress. This Oxidative Stress usually lead to unhealthy skin and unappealing skin since it causes internal damage. Worse, it can lead to certain skin conditions such as premature skin aging, wrinkles, dark spots and loose skin. While the external factors can be addressed in different ways such as proper clothing, sunscreen, gentle cleansers and more, free radicals are hard to fight off since these are produced internally. Luckily, free radicals as well as these external factors, can be effectively fought off by taking in antioxidants.

 

Antioxidants are compounds that help the skin from taking oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals that are produced by our body. Not just that, antioxidants are generally beneficial to the body as it can boost overall health. They are readily available through plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables. In fact, because these foods contain antioxidants, they are dubbed as “superfoods.” 

 

Antioxidants are not just limited to boosting the health of our bodies but are also capable of making our skin healthy, protected, young and radiant! Here are some benefits of Antioxidants to our skin:

• Fights Sun Damage

Antioxidants contain anti-inflammatory properties that can fight off sun damage. This includes prevention of sunburn and protection from UV Rays. But Antioxidants do more than these as it can actually boost the skin’s natural barrier, making it healthy and protected. While sun damage can trigger inflammation just like free radicals, Antioxidants can reduce this and provide soothing and relief in the skin. 

• Corrects Signs of Aging

One of the most prominent effects of Oxidative Stress is signs of aging. This is because Oxidative Stress can break down collagen and prevent collagen production which is necessary for the skin’s elasticity. That is why Antioxidants are encouraged in order to fight off Oxidative Stress because it can correct signs of aging by eliminating free radicals. This ultimately helps the skin encourage and maintain natural glow. 

• Boost Skin Repair

Aside from correcting signs of aging, antioxidants are also known to boost skin repair and recovery. Antioxidants can encourage the skin to produce new skin cells including collagen which is needed for youthful skin. Vitamin E is known for its properties in speeding up healing and recovery while Vitamin C is known for collagen production that can address fine lines and wrinkles. 

• Balances Skin Tone

Lastly, Antioxidants can prevent uneven skin tone which may be caused by sun damage that triggers the skin’s melanin production. In other words, Antioxidants have the ability to prevent skin pigmentation. But aside from that, Antioxidants can also encourage melanin production. The most famous Antioxidant known to balance skin tone is Vitamin B3 or Niacinamide which improves skin texture and tone. It can even help out with removing dark spots.