Talk about intrinsic and extrinsic factors, building good habits, diet etc.
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Talk about AHAs BHAs and proper skin hydration & cleansing
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Why do I need antioxidants in my skincare routine?
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit any type of oxidative stress in your body. Without antioxidants our bodies would deteriorate at a much higher pace, that's why it is so important to not only consume antioxidant rich foods like berries, coffee, green tea, fish, but also incorporate some of those ingredients into your skincare routine. I eat at least a cup full of berries once daily to help my skin maintain a healthy barrier against oxidative damage.
How do they work?
When an antioxidant comes into contact with a free radical, for example, sun radiation or pollution, it takes on the the job of neutralizing free radicals. A free radical is a chemical compound that exists with one or more missing electrons. The missing electron then is drawn to anything that is exposed to oxygen. Once attached to a surface that is exposed to oxygen, the missing electron in the free radical tries to take an electron from the surface it attaches to, thus damaging it's surface. This same principle applies to your skin barrier. When antioxidants are present in skincare, they exchange their own electrons with free radicals seeking a replacement, instead of the electron coming from your skin and causing damage, like hyperpigmentation, loss of collagen, elasticity and so much more.
When an antioxidant exchanges an electron with a free radical, it provides you with essential protection to ensure your skin stays radiant, blemish free, and plump.
How to incorporate antioxidants into your skincare?
When choosing antioxidants to add to your skincare routine, it's important to understand how to read your product labels. There are many different types of antioxidants that exist naturally in food, but the most important ones in skincare are Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E (tocopherol), Vitamin A (often synthesized as Retinol, but can be found in natural sources as well), Vitamin B3, Polyphenols (found in green tea)