After the face, the neck is probably the body part that people notice most about you. Crepey, wrinkled, loose skin on the neck can make you look older than you are or feel. In the past decade or so, a new problem called tech neck wrinkles has become more common. These neck lines can make an aging neck look even worse.

In this blog, we will talk about why tech neck wrinkles occur and what you can do to prevent and treat them.

Why does the neck require special skincare?

The skin of the neck and decolletage is thinner and more sensitive than facial skin. It has fewer hair follicles and oil glands and is, therefore, more prone to showing visible signs of aging and sun damage. A careful skincare routine for the neck can help to protect the skin of the neck and allow you to look youthful for years to come.

What are tech neck wrinkles?

Tech neck wrinkles are wrinkles that develop in the delicate skin of the neck because of an excessive amount of time spent staring down at screens.

It might surprise you to learn that the average American checks their phone a whopping 80 times a day.

The downward-looking posture of the neck while looking at screens can lead to excessive wrinkling of the neck skin and deepening of existing necklines.

It’s worth noting that in addition to screen time, other factors also play a key role in the formation of neck wrinkles. These include sun damage, exposure to environmental toxins, smoking, poor skincare, weight fluctuations, and genetics.

How to prevent and treat tech neck lines?

To prevent and treat tech neck wrinkles, you need a two-pronged approach. The first thing you should do is avoid the excessive use of smartphones and tablets. Think about the time you spend staring at technology screens and make sure they are fulfilling your time productively.

The other thing you should do is follow a proper skincare routine for your neck with a comprehensive neck cream that is specially formulated for the skin of the neck and decolletage.

What’s the best cream for tech neck wrinkles?

We recommend the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream from SkinBetter Science. This is a patented formula that contains an advanced NOw Complex. It uses the body’s natural healing mechanisms to provide visible improvement in the skin, neck, and decolletage skin.

The nitric oxide (NO) in the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream helps to make the skin of the neck firmer and more resilient. It reduces skin laxity and crepiness. It also provides intense hydration to make the skin softer. This neck cream contains antioxidants that support skin health, made using groundbreaking technology.

Regular use of the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream can strengthen the delicate skin of the neck and decolletage, helping you look younger and more radiant for years to come

What’s the best cream for tech neck wrinkles?

We recommend the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream from SkinBetter Science. This is a patented formula that contains an advanced NOw Complex. It uses the body’s natural healing mechanisms to provide visible improvement in the skin, neck, and decolletage skin.

The nitric oxide (NO) in the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream helps to make the skin of the neck firmer and more resilient. It reduces skin laxity and crepiness. It also provides intense hydration to make the skin softer. This neck cream contains antioxidants that support skin health, made using groundbreaking technology.

Regular use of the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream can strengthen the delicate skin of the neck and decolletage, helping you look younger and more radiant for years to come

When should I start using neck cream?

In years past, dermatologists used to recommend that people start neck skincare in their mid-30s which is when the skin begins to show early signs of aging. However, with the increasing use of screens and tech neck wrinkles, getting a head start over the aging process is not a bad idea. By starting neck creams early, you can prevent some of the visible signs of aging from showing up in your 30s, 40s, and beyond.

How often should I apply neck cream?

We recommend using a neck cream such as the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream twice a day during your morning and evening skincare routine. The product should be applied in a thin layer, making sure to cover the entire surface of the neck and decolletage.

When will I see results?

In dermatologist-led clinical trials, patients with varying skin tones used the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream twice daily for 12 weeks and saw visible improvement in neck lines and wrinkles. However, individual results can vary.

For faster and more dramatic results, combine the Techno Neck Perfecting Cream with the nightly application of the AlphaRet Overnight Cream. It’s also important to practice good sun safety and use high-quality sunscreen in the daytime.

Why choose SkinBetter Science skincare products?

All products in the SkinBetter Science range are dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, paraben-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free. The company has also invested in superior product design. The Techno Neck Perfecting Cream comes in an inner bottle that helps maintain the benefits of the proprietary formulation for the product\’s shelf life. The twist-up pump allows you to control how much product you dispense and also prevents leakage during storage and travel.

As always, if you have any skincare-related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Skincare Specialists at The Skin for Life Boutique.

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The skin is the body’s largest organ. It plays a critical role in protecting the body from germs and regulating body temperature. From an aesthetic perspective, it is the organ that other individuals actually get to see. However, we all know that great-looking skin begins beneath the surface first. So, in this post, we’re going to talk about something called the dermal-epidermal junction or DEJ. We’ll find out why the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ) is such a critical factor in skin aging. Finally, we will also explore some products that are specifically designed for this area within the skin.

Understanding Skin Layers

To understand the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), we need to first take a look at our skin under a microscope. Human skin is made of three layers – the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

Epidermis

The top layer of skin is called the epidermis. It is made of cells that contain proteins like keratin as well as the pigment melanin, which gives our skin its color. The epidermis acts as a protective barrier and regenerates roughly every 30 days.

Dermis

The middle layer of the skin is called the dermis. It contains proteins called collagen and elastin, which give the skin its resilience, elasticity, smoothness, and suppleness. Also present in the dermis are hair follicles, oil glands, sweat glands, blood vessels, and nerves.

Hypodermis

The bottom layer of the skin is called the hypodermis (also called subcutaneous tissue). It is made of fat and connective tissue. The function of the hypodermis is to cushion the bones and muscles underneath and regulate temperature. The hypodermis contains larger blood vessels and nerves than the dermis.

What is DEJ in the skin?

DEJ, or the dermal-epidermal junction, is the interface between the epidermis and dermis. It is made up of keratinocytes (prominent cells in the epidermis) and dermal fibroblasts (prominent cells in the dermis). The DEJ contains dermal papillae or projections of the dermis that extend into the epidermis. It also contains rete ridges or projections of the epidermis that extend down into the dermis.

The DEJ is a vital zone in the skin that serves many important functions, such as:

• Providing mechanical support to the epidermis
• Tethering or anchoring the epidermis and dermis (holding them together)
• Protecting the skin against mechanical shear forces
• Maintaining the structural integrity of the skin
• Acting as a barrier and allowing the exchange of cells and fluid between the epidermis and dermis
• Controlling the cellular microenvironment of the skin

What changes occur in the DEJ with age?

First, the dermal papillae and rete ridges in the dermal-epidermal junction flatten in aging skin.  Next, the composition of the DEJ changes with age, with the amount of collagen decreasing over time.  Lastly, the keratinocytes in the DEJ of aged skin have a diminished potential to proliferate (multiply).

These age-related changes in the dermal-epidermal junction show that the DEJ is extremely significant in maintaining the skin’s structure and critical processes like skin regeneration.

What are products that help with the DEJ layer?

Revision Skincare launched an entire skincare line dedicated to targeting this specific region within the skin. DEJ Face Cream and DEJ Eye Cream are inspired by the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ). They are designed to provide the same functions that the DEJ performs in young, healthy skin, including supporting the skin’s structure, enhancing the skin’s natural barrier, adding volume and plumping up the skin, and providing intense moisturization to give the skin a smoother texture.

Revision Skincare DEJ Face Cream is an all-in-one age-defying moisturizer that is inspired by the dermal-epidermal junction. It is designed to give your skin the critical support it needs to keep looking beautiful. This advanced skin-renewing moisturizer smoothens, lifts, and firms your skin and delivers clinically proven results in just 4 weeks. D-E-J Face Cream is suitable for all skin types and skin tones.

Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream is an advanced treatment for the eye area. This unique formula addresses crow’s feet lines and wrinkles, drooping or hooded eyelids, and crepiness under the eyes. It is an award-winning product and is a comprehensive eye treatment that targets the entire eye area. Inspired by the dermal-epidermal junction, the DEJ Eye Cream is designed to visibly smoothen and firm the eye area, reduce eyelid hooding and under-eye crepiness, and improve fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

What are the ingredients in Revision Skincare’s DEJ products?

Some of the key ingredients in DEJ Face Cream and DEJ Eye Cream include:

• Prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients like alpha glucan oligosaccharide and pseudoalteromonas ferment extract to balance the skin’s microbiome
• Antioxidants including vitamin C, coenzyme Q10, rosemary extract, and goji fruit extract to prevent damage from environmental stressors and toxins
• Intense hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like astragalus extract to restore volume and youthful suppleness and visibly brighten dull skin
• Peptides to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Ceramides replenish natural fatty acids and restore the natural moisture barrier that is lost due to aging
• Cooling cucumber fruit water to soothe and tighten the skin in the eye area
• A hydrating blend to attract and retain moisture in the eye area and give it a healthy, youthful appearance

What can DEJ Face Cream do for me?

DEJ Face Cream can turn back the clock and restore your skin to a more youthful appearance by:

• Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Improving your skin’s texture, radiance, and luminosity
• Plumping up sagging and thinning skin
• Providing a shield against sun damage
• Improving the skin’s natural moisture barrier
• Helping maintain a healthy neutral skin pH between 4.5 and 5.5

How to use DEJ Face Cream and DEJ Eye Cream?

You should apply DEJ Face Cream twice a day, in the morning and evening, after cleansing your skin and applying all your other skincare products. Dispense one or two pumps of the DEJ Face Cream into your palm and smooth it gently onto your face, avoiding the eye area.

The DEJ Eye Cream should be used twice a day by dispensing one pump and dotting the cream around the eye area. You should then gently massage the cream into the skin using the cooling metal applicator. Avoid direct eye contact with the cream.

As always, if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our skincare team in our Skin for Life Boutique.

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How Oxidative Damage from Free Radicals Affects the Skin

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Oxidative damage plays a major role in the aging process in every part of the human body, and the skin is no exception.

To understand how this process affects the skin, we must first understand how our skin naturally ages.  Then we can explore how the formation of free radicals negatively impacts the appearance of the skin.  Finally, we will discuss proactive solutions to mitigate the damage that occurs during this process.

Young Skin vs. Old Skin

As we age, our skin begins to lose its natural resilience, softness, and smoothness. With time, the epidermis of the skin (upper layer) begins to thin out and dry out. The cell turnover rate slows down, and dead cells pile up, giving the skin a rough texture. Melanocytes (pigmented cells) increase in size, giving rise to age spots. Collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis (middle layer of skin) become thinner and damaged, and the skin’s ability to repair them decreases, causing sagging and wrinkling. The fat in the hypodermis (bottom layer of skin) shrinks, leading to lines, folds, volume loss, and drooping.

These are the changes that lead to the visible signs of skin aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, rough texture, pigmentation, uneven tone, dry skin, thin skin, and volume loss.

One factor that can significantly contribute to the skin’s aging process is oxidative damage from free radicals. As you will see, there are certain proactive measures you can take to reduce this factor. But first, let’s explore how this natural process works and how it affects our skin.

What are Free Radicals?

To understand oxidative damage, we need to delve a little bit into chemistry and learn about molecules called free radicals.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that have an odd number of electrons. In other words, free radicals have an unpaired electron. This is a problem as the unstable or “free” molecule will begin to look for other electrons in the skin to even (or balance) itself out again. This process creates stress on a molecular level, which is where the term “oxidative stress” comes from and leads to oxidative damage.

What is Oxidative Damage, and What Does it do to the Skin?

Once a molecule becomes unstable, the search for another electron becomes the ultimate goal. This goal leads to oxidation. The classical chemistry definition of oxidation is “oxidation occurs when an atom, molecule, or ion loses one or more electrons in a chemical reaction.” Like most things in life, the free radical will take the path of least resistance and target something abundant in your skin like H2O (water). The “O” in the chemical structure of water is oxygen and is a prime target for free radicals to steal their extra electron. This process attacks healthy cells and starts a cascade of internal processes that causes damage to the skin.

How do Free Radicals Form? How do They Contribute to Skin Aging?

Free radicals are generated as byproducts of normal cellular functions in the human body. It is a simple fact of life that this process happens. However, the goal should be to minimize these effects whenever possible. Furthermore, free radicals can also originate from exposure to external sources like UV radiation, X-rays, cigarette smoke, pesticides, and air pollutants.

So, as you can see, we have both internal and external factors contributing to an overall increase in free radicals, specifically on the skin surface.

How Can We Fight Oxidative Stress?

We can fight oxidative stress by reducing our exposure to free radicals. Some of this is within our control, such as quitting cigarettes, eating foods free of pesticides, and protecting our skin from UV rays in sunlight.

The other way to combat oxidative damage is through antioxidants. Antioxidants are natural molecules found mostly in plant-based foods that neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Skincare products that contain antioxidants can reduce the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species and free radicals and slow down or even reverse the effects of skin aging.

Which Antioxidants in Skincare Work Best?

Antioxidants in skincare products provide protection from oxidative damage caused by environmental free radicals, such as those generated by UV rays, air pollutants, chemicals, etc. By scavenging free radicals, antioxidants help to prevent and reverse visible signs of aging, giving the skin a youthful radiance.

Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C

There are many different antioxidants, some more powerful than others. A favorite among dermatologists is vitamin C, which is a very effective free radical scavenger. Plus, vitamin C also boosts collagen formation in the skin and helps fade dark spots.

Niacinamide or Vitamin B3

Another potent antioxidant is niacinamide or vitamin B3, which helps to improve the skin’s tone and texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide also strengthens the skin’s barrier and calms inflammation, thereby soothing breakouts and reducing redness.

Alpha-Tocopherol or Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a widely recognized antioxidant that helps to speed up the skin’s healing process. It is a common ingredient in skincare products because it also helps to reduce dryness.

Retinol or Vitamin A

This is an antioxidant that is proven to turn back the clock on skin aging. Vitamin A has a small molecular structure that allows it to penetrate deep into the skin, where it stimulates collagen formation and cell renewal.

Ferulic Acid

This is a powerful free radical scavenger that also has anti-inflammatory properties. Ferulic acid plays a protective role for many skin structures, including collagen and elastin. It also prevents melanogenesis (pigment formation) and helps fade sun spots and age spots.

What is the Best Antioxidant Skin Product?

It is difficult to determine the “best” antioxidant product because everyone’s skin is unique. However, we love C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid skin serum that contains powerful antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. This day serum is suitable for dry, sensitive, and normal skin types.

It is an advanced skin serum with a patented formula that is clinically proven to reduce oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals generated by UV radiation, ozone pollution, and diesel exhaust.

This is a skin serum that provides superior environmental protection. It will improve your skin’s appearance by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, increasing firmness, and brightening your skin’s complexion. The result? Visibly smoother and softer skin that is firmer has a more even tone and texture and a youthful glow.

Wrapping Up

We hope this article has helped you better understand how free radicals form and damage skin cells. More importantly, we hope it has given you the information to act proactively to reduce the amount of oxidative damage to your skin. As always, we are available to answer any skincare question in our Skin for Life Boutique!

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As more of us are spending time at home, it\’s important to keep taking care of ourselves! Indulge in a spa day at home to keep you relaxed and refreshed with these self-care essentials from our Skin for Life Boutique. To respect social distancing, we are offering curbside pickup and free shipping on all online orders. Click here to shop online.

1. Babyfoot Peel $29 – If you struggle with dry, cracked feet, now is the perfect time to try Babyfoot in the comfort of your own home! This innovative peel treatment uses 16 natural extracts that are scientifically formulated to exfoliate and moisturize your feet at the same time.

How to use: Wear the plastic booties with the solution for one hour and the peel will go to work! Your dry, cracked skin will begin to peel away in 3-7 days to reveal beautiful, soft feet. Shop Babyfoot here with free shipping.

2. SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque $55 – There’s nothing a good face mask can’t fix! This decongesting clay masque uses natural clays and botanicals to unclog pores, remove impurities and balance oil production. Plant extracts and minerals calm, soothe and nourish skin as a fruit acid blend sloughs away dead, dull skin cells.

How to use: After cleansing and toning, apply a thin layer to the face, neck, and chest avoiding the eye and lip area. Set for 10-15 minutes (will not dry hard). Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Use once weekly to help remove buildup of exfoliated skin or twice weekly for congested skin. Shop for Clarifying Clay Masque in-store. Call 205.877.9735 for curbside pickup or free delivery within 5-mile radius.

3. Patchcouli’s Butter Scrub Bar $13 each – Transport to a spa with this staff favorite for exfoliated + glowing skin! These Butter Scrub Bars leave your skin exfoliated, silky soft and covered in your favorite scent.  Formulated using only the highest quality sea salt and shea butter and handmade in Rosemary Beach.

How to use:  At the end of shower or bath, gently massage over body, then rinse and pat dry. Tub or shower may become slippery. Keep bar from sitting in water. For body only. Will melt when exposed to heat. Scrub bars are available in-store only. Call 205.877.9735 for curbside pickup or free delivery within 5-mile radius.

4. Trish Candle $58 – Make your work from home routine a little easier with a candle! Instantly set the mood and lift your spirits with the irresistibly warm, uplifting scent of Trish McEvoy\’s signature Wild Blueberry Vanilla Scented Candle. Trish McEvoy is available in-store only. Call 205.877.9735 for curbside pickup or free delivery within 5-mile radius.

5. Trish McEvoy Dry Sheet Mask $29 – This dry sheet mask will give you an instantly luminous, moisture-packed glow that lasts throughout your day. In just 15 minutes, this reusable mask leaves skin dramatically hydrated, plumped and smoothed for a lifted look and soft, cushiony feel.

How to use: Place the nude side of the mask onto your clean, dry face. Pull tight, hooking the top then the bottom loops over your ears. Gently press to activate. Wear for at least 15 minutes and follow with skincare (do not rinse). Each mask can be used three times. Following removal, refold and reseal it in the original package. Store at room temperature away from heat or light. Trish McEvoy is available in-store only. Call 205.877.9735 for curbside pickup or free delivery within 5-mile radius.

6. Epionce Restorative Hand Cream $20 – Make sure your hands stay moisturized with increased handwashing. This quick-absorbing, non-greasy hydrating cream helps reverse the visible appearance of imperfections and signs of skin aging on the hands. Shop for Restorative Hand Cream in-store. Call 205.877.9735 for curbside pickup or free delivery within 5-mile radius.

7. SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Cream $88 – Key ingredients from Lytera 2.0, HA5, plus other advanced ingredients create this new comprehensive eye treatment from SkinMedica! Instant Bright re-energizes and rejuvenates eyes to help look brighter and more youthful while working over time to continue reducing the visible signs of aging.

How to use: Apply a thin layer adjacent to and beneath the eye area and eyelids twice daily. Add on the Instant Bright Eye Masks for the ultimate boost and enhanced results.  Shop Instant Bright here with free shipping.

For additional questions, call our LABL Studio at 205.877.9735 or take advantage of our Text Retail Service. Stay safe!

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There are phenomenal benefits to using good skincare products on our body because, as we all know, the skin is the largest organ in the human body and is the first defense against any virus or bacteria.

Antioxidants are part of the ingredients used in popular skin care products, which helps in protecting, preventing, and limiting free radical damage to the skin and assisting with hydration and inflammation. This consequently results in the skin looking better and healthier.

Most people spend thousands of dollars on skincare products with the ideology that the more expensive it is then, the more effective or beneficial to our skin.

However, products that contain antioxidants among their ingredients are the primary determinants of just how effective a skincare product is for use. Such products help to protect and feed the skin by shielding it from the damaging effects of free radicals, which ultimately lessen or substantially prevent the signs of aging skin.

What are antioxidants?

So, what are antioxidants? Simply put, they are substances that provide protection to the skin from free radicals within and outside the body system that increases with age, which is further aggravated by environmental factors such as ultraviolet (UV), cigarette smoke, pollution and other toxic chemicals. Hence the importance of antioxidants as they help stop these free radicals from assaulting the skin and damaging healthy skin cells.

The usage of antioxidants in a skincare regimen has been widely praised by dermatologists who advise that it is a must-have to help reduce pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. There is no limit to the number of antioxidants that can be used in a skincare product because the more you are able to hinder the unstable molecules caused by these free radical formations, the longer you are able to protect and prolong the health of your skin.

Top Five Benefits of Antioxidants in Skin Care

• Anti-inflammation
• Skin firming
• Acts an anti-aging by reducing skin wrinkles
• Aids in the restoration of scar injuries
• Repair of sun damage

It is important to note that although all types of antioxidants are good for the skin, there are some of these substances that are more potent than others. The most common and effective ones are green tea extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, and Ferulic acid.

Green Tea extract

While this is a very popular beverage, it also serves as an antioxidant extracted from the plant Camellia sinensis. Best known for its soothing tendencies, green tea extract acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that works in preventing sunburn by providing enhanced protection against sun damage and photoaging.

It also acts as an anti-carcinogenic agent, which are chemical substances that help in the prevention of the development of cancerous elements in the body.

A well-functioning green tea extract in any skincare product is essential to protect the skin from free radicals, sunburn as well as prevention of cancer. It is a recommended antioxidant for anyone suffering from sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Resveratrol

This antioxidant helps brighten the skin and prevents the development of wrinkles. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by protecting the skin from UVB-induced photodamage, pigmentation, and collagen degradation.

It is naturally found in red wine, nuts, berries, and grapes. It serves as a plant’s defensive armor, hence the reason why it actively works in promoting the skin’s cell life when included in skincare products.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a natural anti-inflammatory agent best known for its moisturizing effect, which is why it is commonly found in moisturizers, creams, and lotions designed to treat dry skin and stretch marks.

This anti-oxidant acts as a protective barrier against free radicals and premature aging. It can naturally be found in various food products such as seeds, meat, and vegetables. Unlike other vitamins, Vitamin E gets the most benefit when used topically on the skin rather than orally digested.

When added to skincare products, it works by increasing the skin’s collagen production, which results in keeping skin soft and supple, accelerating the skin’s healing process, scar prevention, reduction of fine lines, age spots, and wrinkles.

When combined with Vitamin C in skin products, it becomes one of the most potent anti-oxidant skincare choices on the market.

Vitamin C

Also known as ascorbic acid, which is found in citrus fruits, Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant commonly known for its brightening capabilities. When used for long, it evens out hyperpigmentation and dark spots, thereby revealing much brighter and fresher skin.

It is undoubtedly one of the most studied antioxidants because of its substantial benefits on the skin, making it a favorite amongst dermatologists. Such benefits are fading dark spots, prevention of skin aging, improving and sustaining the skin\’s youthful appearance, and increasing collagen production.

Similar to green tea extract, Vitamin C also works in keeping the skin hydrated and fresh. It is definitely a recommended antioxidant that needs to be added to your daily skincare regime.

Caution must be taken; however, when storing Vitamin C, exposing it to sunlight will make it lose its potency. Therefore, skincare products that contain Vitamin C should be stored in a place suitable for this anti-oxidant.

Ferulic Acid

This is a plant-based organic compound primarily associated with fighting off free radicals and skin aging, hence why it is used in almost all anti-aging skincare products. It can be used both orally and as part of anti-aging skincare serums.

Ferulic acid can be found in the cell walls of certain foods such as rice, oats, citrus, apple seeds, and eggplant.

In skincare products, Ferulic acid works well by boosting the effectiveness of other antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E. A study conducted in 2005 revealed that Ferulic Acid helps to stabilize a Solution of Vitamins C and E antioxidants and doubles its photoprotection of the skin.

While ferulic acid is safe to use for any skin type, those with sensitive skin are advised to test out a small part of the product on their skin before committing fully to this substance. This is due to the possibility of developing an allergic reaction such as redness, itchiness, and hives.

Antioxidants in Skincare Conclusion

The older we get, the faster our skin begins to thin out and lose its elasticity, which is part of the human skin’s natural aging process. However, imbibing one or all of these antioxidants in our skincare regime or checking out that they are included in the skincare products that we buy will significantly help reduce the effect that free radical has on our skin.

If you have any questions or concerns about skincare products or regimens, please reach out to our expert skincare team at Village Dermatology.

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