Why Every Client Needs Topical Antioxidants | by Cynthia Rivas
by-products of cell metabolism . These internal factors are unavoidable and are part of a healthy functioning body . Additionally , our bodies make antioxidants to fight the free radicals it produces and prevent an excess of free radicals in the body . Having some free radicals in the body can be a good thing , as they help to fight off pathogens . When the number of free radicals in our body vastly outnumbers the antioxidants , it is known as oxidative stress . Oxidative stress is the imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in your body . This is when free radicals become toxic to our bodies . Oxidative stress has been linked to multiple illnesses , such as diabetes , heart disease , and cancer . Oxidative stress can also result in the oxidation or aging appearance of our skin .
Free radicals search for healthy cells and take their electrons in order to make themselves whole again .
Why Free Radicals Are Harmful To The Skin
We age from internal and external factors . Free radicals caused by lifestyle and environmental factors are external factors . The damage that occurs from free radicals causes inflammation and accelerates the aging process . This aging is caused by your environment and lifestyle , not your genetics ! When this happens , you start to see visual changes in the skin , such as hyperpigmentation , dull / lackluster skin , fine lines and wrinkles , and loss of elasticity . It can also cause skin conditions , such as eczema , acne , and psoriasis . The good news is this can be combatted !
How To Help Your Body Fight Free Radicals
You can help your body become more resilient and combative by supplying it with the antioxidants required to fight free radicals . Eating an antioxidant-rich diet , which includes fruits high in Vitamin C , such as citrus fruits , berries , and carrots , can be very beneficial . However , the reality is that only eating antioxidant-rich foods is simply not enough . It is equally important to help your skin fight free radicals by applying antioxidants topically . And no , applying citrus juice or oils on the skin will not suffice ! We need to bring out the big guns and use skincare products with stable , high levels of antioxidants to maintain the health of your skin . Enter iS Clinical .
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