What are antioxidants in cosmetics?

Now I have not heard about antioxidants, probably only those who have never used the Internet. They are spoken about everywhere and everywhere. Of course, first of all, in the context of proper nutrition and health. But manufacturers of skin care products do not stand aside, but catch the wave of popular trends. What are antioxidants in cosmetics, and do our skin really need them?

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are substances that contain minerals and vitamins that resist cell damage due to exposure to the sun, polluted air and other factors of an unfavorable environment.

If you don't go into the chemical details, then the mechanism of destruction looks something like this. Free radicals that appear in our body due to the influence of the above factors do not have an electron, which leads to the instability of their atoms and molecules. And what are these "pests" doing? They begin to take electrons from other molecules, interfering with their normal functioning. This reaction is chain, which is very sad. But antioxidants are able to give free radicals what they lack, stopping the process.

That is why these substances are as important as cosmetics with sunscreens. Especially for residents of large metropolitan areas. Although now, it is probably difficult to find an absolutely ecologically clean place on our planet, where the side effects of human progress do not reach.

What happens to the skin when exposed to free radicals?

• Decreased elasticity
• Dull complexion
• Dryness
• Acceleration of aging processes (wrinkles)
• Dark circles under the eyes

It is especially important to include antioxidant cosmetics in skin care in adulthood. When the natural defense processes against cell damage are weakened, it becomes more difficult for the body to neutralize the attack of free radicals every year.

What substances are antioxidants in cosmetics?

If you are already impressed enough or even scared, you can exhale. In fact, almost all creams, serums, masks and so on contain some amount of antioxidants in the composition. In age cosmetics, their content is even greater. Therefore, it is not necessary to buy exactly the product where the inscription on the jar will “scream” that the product contains antioxidants.

"Honored" antioxidants

• Acai Oil
• White and green tea
• Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)
• Retinol or vitamin A (Retinol)
• Vitamin C
• Coenzyme Q10 (Coenzyme Q10, Co Q-10)
• Isoflavones
• Polyphenols (Polyphenols)
• Curcumin, Turmeric (Curcumin, Turmeric)
• Garnet
• Rosemary
• Glutathione (Glutatione)
• Zinc (Zinc)
• Selenium (Slenium)

Looking at this list, we can conclude that in addition to substances with complex names, there are also those in it that are quite accessible to almost everyone. Thanks to the shock dose of antioxidants, turmeric masks, fruit peels, mineral cosmetics, various serums with Alpha lipoic acid, acai oil, pomegranate, and rosemary are currently very popular. In general, there is plenty to choose from, from ready-made cosmetics in the store to folk beauty recipes.

Protect your skin from a young age! Indeed, in our world, the beauty of the epidermis has long been determined not only by genetics.