【Antioxidants! Women in Their 20s Should Really Pay Attention】

【Antioxidants! Women in Their 20s Should Really Pay Attention】

In-depth Analysis of Antioxidants for Beginners

What is Skin Oxidation?

Skin oxidation occurs when there are too many free radicals in our bodies.

Excessive free radicals accelerate the cross-linking and polymerization

of collagen, speeding up the degradation of elastic fibers.

This leads to decreased skin tension, loss of elasticity and softness,

resulting in wrinkles, dry keratinization, rough, and dull skin.

So, when we talk about antioxidants, it's not about resisting oxygen in the air but combating excess free radicals.

Signs of Skin Oxidation

- Loss of elasticity
- Skin aging
- Dullness
- Wrinkles
- Hyperpigmentation

Damage Caused by Free Radicals to the Skin

Free Radicals Damage the Epidermis
- Direct Consequence: Damaged sebum membrane, disrupted skin barrier
- Skin Manifestation: Prone to sunburn, sensitivity

Free Radicals Damage the Underlying Layers
- Direct Consequence: Stimulates tyrosinase, increases melanin synthesis
- Skin Manifestation: Easily tanned, sunspots

Free Radicals Damage the Dermis
- Direct Consequence: Denaturation and decomposition of skin collagen
- Skin Manifestation: Loose, non-elastic skin, photoaging

Free Radicals Damage the Subcutaneous Tissue
- Direct Consequence: Cellular metabolic disorders
- Skin Manifestation: Dull skin

Common Antioxidant Ingredients

- Vitamin C: Strong antioxidant with powerful reducing properties
- Vitamin E: Part of the body's antioxidant system, protects against free radicals
- Astaxanthin: Part of the body's antioxidant system, protects against free radicals
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Reduces and regenerates Vitamin C and Vitamin E through a series of reactions
- Resveratrol: Eliminates and inhibits free radicals, brightens skin
- Retinol: Promotes normal metabolism of the stratum corneum, reduces and fades wrinkles
- Ferulic Acid: Eliminates and inhibits free radicals, inhibits tyrosinase activity
- Glutathione: Maintains the body's redox balance, participates in cellular antioxidant reactions
- Lutein: Prevents cell and body aging, prevents oxidative damage to cells
- Peptides: Promotes collagen synthesis, increases skin hydration
- Pro-Xylane: Promotes collagen synthesis, delays skin aging
- Collagen: Has antioxidant activity, anti-wrinkle and delays aging

How to Combat Oxidation?

- Internal Regulation: Eat fresh foods rich in antioxidants
- Environment: Avoid exposure to radiation, oil smoke, second-hand smoke, and other pollutants
- Diet: Avoid fried foods
- Skincare: Use antioxidant products. Although they cannot reverse aging, they can delay skin aging to some extent. Remember to use sunscreen during the day.
- Routine: Maintain a regular lifestyle and reduce emotional and life stress
- Exercise: Engage in aerobic exercises to improve physical fitness and combat free radicals