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natural beauty

Antioxidants

FOR ANTI-AGING

By Joan Peperone APRN, FNP-C
“Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to choices: how well we take GREEN TEA
you to merit the face you have at fifty.”–Coco Chanel care of our bodies, handle MASK
stress and other factors.
But there’s no telling what • 1 tablespoon green tea leaves
Of all of Coco Chanel’s Vitamin E endless surprises are in store • 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
quotable remarks, this one Vitamin E, the most well- as the anti-aging potential of • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
resonates with me most for known of the fat-soluble antioxidants is only starting
its candidness. There’s no antioxidants, is commonly to unfold.  Heat honey and coconut oil
for easy mixing. Combine all
question that aging (mostly used in sunscreen and after- ingredients in a small bowl
photoaging) is caused by sun products because of and stir with a spoon until the
consistency is smooth and even.
various external factors such its ability to neutralize the  Pull hair out of the way with a
as smoking, alcohol intake, damaging free radicals that headband and ponytail. Using
a clean foundation brush
poor nutrition, systemic cause red, swollen and dry or sponge, cover face in the
diseases and chronic UV skin areas after UV exposure. mixture. Avoid eyes, mouth and
hair.
light exposure. However, Along with its superior  Leave 10-15 minutes or until dry.
clinical and histological moisturizing effects, which Rinse face with cold water then
research studies indicate that quells dryness and rough towel dry. Enjoy soft skin!
photoaging can be modified areas, it provides four times
to some extent by using more protection against
antioxidants in your daily damaging radicals. The best
skincare routine. These three anti-aging products contain
antioxidants are anti-aging one percent of vitamin E.
essentials:
Green Tea
Vitamin A (Retinoid) Green tea, a superb topical
Retinoid — the umbrella beauty ingredient, remains
term for a class of the most easily accessable
compounds that encompasses product in the world
retinol, retinoic acid, retinyl and is a well-established
palmitate and a host of source of polyphenols, a
others — are all derivatives potent antioxidant found
of vitamin A. Today, retinoids in skincare products.
remain the gold standard The active compound
of topical treatments for epigallocatechin-3 gallate
minimizing the appearance (EGCG), found in green tea,
of fine lines, wrinkles and can protect skin cells from
skin discolorations for toxic environmental elements,
their relatively modest improve acne without drying
antioxidant capacity and and reactivate dying skin cells
collagen-stimulating ability. that result from poor lifestyle
Retinol can be purchased habits.
in various products from
moisturizers, serums, gels to Once we reach a certain age,
body treatments and much the effects of getting older
more. Apply at bedtime for are the result of lifestyle
best results.