Why antioxidants even more important during summer?
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Summer Antioxidant Skincare | Antioxidants are especially crucial during summer as they protect the skin from sun damage, pollution, and heat-induced stress, all of which elevate free radical production. They mitigate UV-induced aging, pigmentation, and inflammation while supporting skin repair, brightening, and strengthening the skin barrier. Additionally, antioxidants reduce oxidative stress from UV exposure, promoting healthier, more resilient skin.
Here are some of the most common antioxidants found in skincare products:
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Brightens skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, stimulates collagen, neutralizes free radicals.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Moisturizes, strengthens skin barrier, works synergistically with vitamin C.
- Ferulic Acid: Stabilizes and enhances the effects of vitamins C and E, boosts photoprotection.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces inflammation, improves skin elasticity, evens skin tone, and repairs DNA.
- Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone): Reduces appearance of wrinkles, improves skin texture.
- Polyphenols (e.g., Green Tea Extract, Resveratrol): Anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, photoprotective.
- Retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives like Retinol): Promotes cell turnover, boosts collagen, fades pigmentation.
- Glutathione: Skin brightening, detoxification, antioxidant protection.
- Selenium and Zinc: Protect skin from UV damage and inflammation.
Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas like serums or gels that won’t feel heavy or clog pores in the heat. Here in the clinic we have a few favorites.
Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR) C-Esta Serum with ascorbyl palmitate (a stable form of Vitamin C).
Obagi’s Professional-C® Serum 15% contains 15% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C),
Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant Tinted SPF 45 includes Green Tea Extract and Coenzyme.
Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33 contains Phytomelanin and Beta Glucan 1,3 to combat oxidative stress
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