Antioxidants for the skin

While free radicals are doing a destructive job in skin cells, bringing wrinkles closer, antioxidants do their best to counteract them. The French brand Vichy has long included these substances in the composition of cosmetics – it remains only to choose the right product.

Antioxidants: what are they and how do they work?

Antioxidants are natural and synthetic substances that neutralize free radicals. These are the most important beauty ingredients.

They have two main purposes:

  1. prevention and slowdown of age-related changes;

  2. protection of cosmetics from oxidation.

In fact, antioxidants do a great job.

  • They prevent cell DNA damage in response to aggressive external factors – UV and infrared radiation, harmful substances that pollute the atmospheric air (pollutants).
  • Participate in the activation of blood microcirculation and oxygen metabolism in tissues.
  • Improve complexion.
  • Helps to lighten pigmentation.
  • Controls the production of sebum.
  • Protect collagen and elastin fibers from premature destruction.
  • Improve skin turgor.
  • Accelerate tissue regeneration.
  • Protect skin from photoaging.
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The most important antioxidants in cosmetics

  • tocopherol (Vitamin E) able to integrate into cell membranes and fight off attacks of free radicals. Prevents skin aging, participates in regeneration processes, strengthens the protective barrier.
  • Retinol (vitamin A), beta-carotene (provitamin A), carotenoids stimulate renewal processes in the epidermis and dermis, contribute to the normalization of melanin production and activate collagen synthesis.
  • Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and its derivatives struggle with skin imperfections – pigmentation, uneven relief, dullness.
  • Coenzyme Q10 protects cells from oxidation at the membrane level. It is the only fat-soluble antioxidant that is synthesized in our body. But the older we are, the less it is produced.
  • extracts, extracts from plants and fruits, phytonutrients (tannins, flavonoids) are biologically active natural substances. It is they who give fruits and berries a rich color, for example, make blueberries purple.
  • Some minerals, such as selenium and zinc, increase the protective properties of the skin, especially when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

Very effective as natural antioxidants spice. Champions in the content of nutrients: cloves, cinnamon, oregano and turmeric.

Phytonutrients give fruits and berries their rich, vibrant color, making blueberries purple, for example.

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Overview of Vichy Antioxidant Products

All Vichy anti-age creams and serums, as well as many of the brand’s sunscreens, contain antioxidants. Here are the bestsellers.

LiftActiv Antioxidant Youth Concentrate

A special vitamin complex (C+E) combined with maritime pine polyphenol, bitter orange extract (neohesperidin) and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid reduces wrinkles, tightens the skin, prolonging its youth. After 10 days, a lifting effect is noticeable. Warm in palms, apply 4-5 drops of serum to clean skin once a day.

Don’t forget to use SPF after your serum if you’re out in the sun!

Day care cream for normal to combination skin Idéalia

Bilberry and fermented black tea extracts are the antioxidant base of the formula, which provides the skin with an energetic, regenerating and moisturizing (for 24 hours) care. Even tone, radiance – these are the results of applying the cream.

Firming care against the signs of aging at different stages of formation Slow Age

The product with a powerful natural antioxidant baicalin, probiotic and thermal water strengthens the protective properties of the skin, increases its density and elasticity, promotes regeneration, fights pigmentation.

Firming treatment for the eye contour against the signs of aging at different stages of Slow Age formation

In addition to those described above, there is another antioxidant in the formula – ginkgo biloba extract. The tool increases the hydration of the thin skin of the eyelids, reduces swelling, relieves bruising.

Capital Idéal Soleil Two-Phase Sun Spray, SPF 50

Sensitive face and body skin provides reliable UV protection and intensively moisturizes for 8 hours. It has a light texture, contains hyaluronic acid and Vichy mineralizing water.

Daily Serum Gel for Affected Skin, Minéral 89

Vichy Thermal Mineralizing Water in a record high concentration (89%) acts as an antioxidant and, in combination with hyaluronic acid, moisturizes, protects and tones the skin.

Revitalizing night cream and mask for intense oxygenation of the skin Slow Age, Vichy

The formula combines resveratrol and baicalin, which allows the cream-mask to saturate the epidermis with oxygen and at the same time neutralize oxidation processes. The product is easily absorbed and provides a complete night care: moisturizing, restoring, regenerating, smoothing wrinkles.

“This gel is a daily boost of energy for all skin types. A sip of health that our skin needs so much! says Miriam Beckar-Schneider, Vichy International CEO.
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