Of all of the organs in our bodies, our skin is the largest organ of them all. Consequently, skin is susceptible to an onslaught of toxins, free radicals, and harmful SPF rays. All of these things can effectively damage skin cells, resulting in potential health problems and a faster rate of aging. In fact, everyday air pollution can contribute to premature aging and sagging, and can increase pigment and age spots by as much as 20%.
Luckily, skin care products that contain antioxidants can help protect us. Antioxidants are naturally-derived substances that inhibit potentially damaging oxidation occurring on the skin. Good skin care products that contain antioxidants limit the production of free radicals in the skin and can reduce signs of aging by increasing tightness, suppleness, and overall tone of skin.
Three of the benefits that antioxidants can have for the skin:
Anti-Inflammatory
Skincare brands with anti-inflammatory components calm the skin and help reduce inflammation. Certain antioxidants, such as alpha lipoic acid and others found in green tea can help to increase your skin's circulation and cell metabolism. Additionally, anti-inflammatory properties can help keep acne and wrinkles at bay and can even help improve the evenness of your skin tone.
Skin Tightening
As people age, their skin begins to loosen and sag. In fact, skin elasticity decreases between .55% and 1% per year for humans. To prevent this, organic skin care products containing firming antioxidants can effectively reverse the effects of aging and leave skin supple and firm.
Sun Damage
Every skin care routine should work to prevent sun damage from harmful SPF rays. Choose skin products with both SPF and restorative antioxidants such as Vitamin C and EGCG extract. While it's good to have one or the other in your skin products, having both will duly protect and restore sun-damaged skin all at once.
Your skin is your largest organ and the world's window to who you are. Treat it -- and yourself -- well with good skin care products that contain antioxidants!
