Antioxidant

Antioxidants counteract oxidative stress, aiding in the nourishment of the skin's layers and safeguarding it against premature ageing, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Key antioxidant supplements include zinc, selenium, and vitamins A and E.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals in your body. But what exactly are free radicals? Free radials are molecules that can build up in skin cells causing damage to DNA, collagen, and destroying vitamins and nutrients. Free radicals are caused by various of factors including poor diet (too much sugar), blue light, air pollution, alcohol, and cigarette smoke. There are different free radicals such as super oxide, ROS-reactive oxygen species, hydrogen peroxide and many more.

When your body has too many free radicals it can lead to something called oxidative stress, this is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in your body. When this happens, it causes a negative impact on the skin including areas such as fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and discolouration. Our bodies have its own antioxidant defences, but we need to ensure we get a generous supply from our diet and supplements.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential micronutrient, which provides antioxidant activity, helping reduce free radicals. Another key role is it activates an enzyme to recycle vitamin C*, it supports immune health*** and is great for healthy, luscious hair*** and strong nails***. Selenium is found in our Skin Antioxidant and Skin Ultimate, the smart supplement system - also known as our ingestible “anti-ageing facial” for head-to-toe radiance and beautiful skin.

Skin Antioxidant: Selenium upgrade

With this in mind, it’s evident why our skin researchers decided to add selenium to the formula of our Skin Antioxidant. Encased in a purple carrot coloured capsule, Skin Antioxidant is packed with seven plant nutrients: bilberry, turmeric, green tea, grape seed, lutein, beta carotene and lycopene. Enriching this formula with selenium works to help protect your skin against oxidative stress* whilst providing ultimate skin resilience.

*Vitamin C contributed to the normal function of collagen.
**Vitamin C, E and Zinc helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
***Selenium contributes to maintenance of normal hair and normal nails. Contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.