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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
you to merit the face you have at fifty.”–Coco Chanel

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

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