Anti-Aging? Fight Free Radicals with Antioxidants.
Free Radicals are created naturally in the body, but are also formed in increasing numbers from the environment. Some examples include pollution, cigarette smoke, and UV radiation. These oxygen molecules break down Collagen, which, in turn, cause wrinkles and sagging. Antioxidants work by neutralizing Free Radicals, and help to preserve these components of the skin.
Two of Beauty Beat’s favorite antioxidants are Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and Green Tea (polyphenol isolates). These antioxidants are most potent in a serum compostion. Topical Vitamin C is effective only in the form of L-Ascorbic Acid. In this state, it has been shown to help increase Collagen synthesis. Beauty Beat advises to look carefully at the ingredients listed on a product. Although “Vitamin C” may be listed as an ingredient, this does not mean it contains L-Ascorbic Acid and can be ineffective! The benefits of Green Tea have also been widely documented as one of the most potent antioxidants “to minimize free radical induced skin damage.” Beauty Beat recommends using an Antioxidant serum underneath your sunscreen each morning
I heard that White Tea is even better than Green Tea for the skin. Is this true?
posted on October 16, 2007 at 8:45 am