Sat, Mar 15, 2014
Antioxidants – substances that can protect our body from
free radicals that affect us from within, forcing
every cell grow old and can also cause different
diseases, including cancer.
Antioxidants are ingested with food due to the development
The anti-oxidants industry today can be found in
cosmetic products. Many attribute magical properties to them.
to rejuvenate us, however it is not yet proven. Often
Antioxidants are used so that cosmetics do not oxidize.
Due to the fact that antioxidant molecules are quite large,
they are actually not able to penetrate pores in the skin, and therefore
can not rejuvenate it from the outside, substances must be ingested
from the inside.
Как бы ни было научно доказано, что антиоксиданты в cosmetics
have anti-inflammatory effects, can help in
healing and protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, creating an invisible
barrier for harmful rays. The most suitable cosmetics for
antioxidants are means after shaving, sunscreen and
various emollient lotions and ointments after peeling.
Most Used Antioxidants
The amount of antioxidants is very large, however there is a small
a set of those that are most often used in cosmetic
means. About them now and talk.
- Ascorbic (or vitamin C) is a common element in
cosmetics, он растворяется в воде. It is used not only for the purpose of
rejuvenate the skin (vitamin slows down the aging process), but also protect
it from ultraviolet radiation, as well as improve or stimulate the production
collagen responsible for skin elasticity.
- Vitamin E (or a-tocopherol) – dissolves in a fatty environment. This
The vitamin is also called the vitamin of youth and is often added.
in anti-aging cosmetics.
- Carotene or retinol tends to dissolve in fats.
Saves the skin from peeling and dryness, helps in healing wounds and
protect the epidermis from ultraviolet radiation.
- Vegetable polyphenols or phytoestrogens – possess not only
rejuvenating effect, but also help cells retain fluid,
which affects the condition of the skin for the better.
- Superoxide dismutase – able to neutralize active forms
oxygen.
- Coenzyme Q – usually this antioxidant is used in
антивозрастной cosmetics, так как он предотвращает ранее старение и
energizes the mitochondria. - Витамин F — обычно используется в cosmetics, которая показана
for fading, irritated and dry skin. Able to render
cleansing action, retain moisture in the epidermis and strengthen
protective functions of the skin.
- Vitamin B5 or panthenol – has anti-inflammatory
used in sunscreens as well as in
cosmetic creams, lotions and tonics that care for
damaged and irritated skin.
- Selenium – perfectly removes irritation and moisturizes the skin.
Often used in the composition of thermal water.
Text: Ksenia Alexandrovna
