Antioxidants – All you need to know

Posted by Pure Cosmetica on 1st Jan 2023

Antioxidants are essential to skin health by protecting it from free radical damage, protect it against UV damage and help reduce wrinkles. Let’s find out how antioxidants can benefit the skin.  

First up, what are free radicals?

Free radicals are molecules produced in the body because of essential metabolic processes of converting food into energy; or derived from external sources such as UV sun exposure, air pollution, chemicals and smoking.

Free radicals are highly unstable and can damage DNA, skin cells, proteins and lipids.

Free radicals are essential while they are in balance with antioxidants. However, when there are more free radicals than antioxidants, oxidative stress occurs. In the skin it is the main cause for skin problems such as acne, hyperpigmentation, inflammation and skin ageing.

What are antioxidants?

An antioxidant is a chemical property that is given to substances that can neutralise free radicals and stop the damage being caused by oxidative stress.

Many substances can act as antioxidants, but the most popular in skincare being Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Many of these antioxidants are natural and plant-based, which is why our skincare oil range is so beneficial for skin health.

Our skincare range is packed with antioxidant goodness to help reduce the visible signs of skin ageing, protect the skin from damage and promote skin cell regeneration.

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Antioxidants help reduce the visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles and uneven skin tone.
Antioxidants help protect the skin from photodamage (UV sun damage) and photoageing (ageing caused by prolonged sun exposure).
Antioxidants help with reducing skin inflammations,
Antioxidants promote skin cell rejuvenation and stimulate collagen production

Popular antioxidants in skincare

Vitamin C
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Coenzyme Q10
Polyphenols
Green Tea Extracts
Hyaluronic acid

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Where to find antioxidants

Antioxidants can be found in skincare products and be topically applied onto the skin. Our Skincare Range has been carefully formulated using natural ingredients, specifically selected for their naturally high content of antioxidants.

We’ve put together a brief guide below with some of our key products to help you pick according to types of antioxidants that work for you.

Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Green Tea Extracts
Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide

Vitamin C – Look for these:

. The added ingredients of Vitamin C (1%), Salicylic Acid (1%) and Hyaluronic Acid (1%) promote cell turnover, deep moisturisation and collagen replenishment for a healthy glowing skin.

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A unique face cleansing oil to remove make-up, dirt and pollution build-up. Perfect for oily and all skin types

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Borage oil, Babassu oil & Kukui Nut oil, help calm itchy and irritated skin. Ideal face oil for dry and sensitive skin

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Vitamin A – Opt for these:

Vitamin E – pick one of these:

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Green Tea Extracts – opt for these:

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Looking for Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide?

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Every skin is unique. Your skin care needs will depend on a range of personal factors. It’s advisable to have your skin checked by a professional every 3 months.