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Antioxidants, instructions for use
Omnipresent in face care, we do not always know how to use them. Why, when, how, from what age… Find out what these “miracle” creams and serums can do for you.
Antioxidants: a daily gesture for everyone from 30 years old
Every second of your life, external factors (solar radiation, tobacco, pollution, stress, alcohol, etc.) induce oxidation phenomena in your body. No one escapes it! These are natural chemical reactions giving rise to free radicals, which alter cells and lead to a cascade of harmful effects, including inflammation. Antioxidants are the best way to preserve and strengthen the youthfulness of cells and to fight against premature aging. Oxidation is responsible for 4 out of 5 wrinkles, Caudalie tells us. Hes promote the natural process of skin regeneration and, thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties, also act on the reduction of hyperpigmentation. They are essential anti-aging prevention active ingredients. To be adopted from 30 years old (age when the skin weakens, draws on its reserves and recovers less well), and continuously throughout the year.
Fruits and vegetables: natural antioxidants
This oxidation phenomenon causes the apple to blacken in the open air, the car to rust over time and the skin to age prematurely … If it has a powerful natural anti-free radical defense system, with age and in the event of stress or too much aggression, this system is “overwhelmed” and the skin gradually loses its capacity for repair. A daily boost in antioxidants in your care is the best way to protect your skin. And more particularly if your lifestyle exposes you to aggravating factors, such as unbalanced diets, frequent sun exposure, or even the practice of intensive sport. A healthy and balanced diet also helps fight free radicals. We therefore focus on fruits and vegetables, which are full of antioxidants. The allies of our good looks – and our health: orange, red fruits …
Antioxidants, essential in summer
Antioxidants are essential during the day, especially during the summer period, and obviously in any self-respecting sun protection, because they help to repair the damage that UV causes within the skin. They strengthen the skin’s natural defenses, stimulate its self-protection and make it more resistant to daily aggressions. The skin recovers better naturally. Antioxidants are found in many plant extracts – grape seeds, pomegranate, berries… -, ferulic acid, vitamins C and E… It is preferable to combine several to fight against the different types of free radicals and optimize their effectiveness.