Tag Archives: antioxidants

Any time is a great time to start taking better care of your skin

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You might be the type of person who’s had a skin care regimen since you were a teenager. Or you might be the type of person who washes your face with soap and calls it a day. Either way, there is room for improvement in your skin care regimen – and as with any type […]

What are antioxidants? And why are they such an important part of a skin care routine?

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You’ve likely heard about antioxidants and how important they are when it comes to taking care of your health – especially when it comes to your skin. But despite knowing that we need antioxidants, many people don’t understand why they’re so important. Free radicals and how they occur If you’ve ever had a bicycle or […]

Rosewater’s Many Skin Benefits

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Rose water is a pretty simple ingredient; after all, it is simply rose petals distilled with steam. But this simple, beautifully-fragrant ingredient has a myriad of benefits for hair, skin, and overall well-being. Rosewater soothes and calms skin Rosewater’s anti-inflammatory properties help soothe redness and irritation; it can calm the irritation from eczema, dermatitis, and […]

What are you doing to your skin if you’re not wearing sunscreen every day?

What are you doing to your skin if you’re not wearing sunscreen every day?

You're probably sick of hearing about sunscreen. Anyone who knows anything about skin care will tell you that protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important – if not THE most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy. Why is sun protection so important? Tanned […]

Non-Technical Explanation of Free Radicals… and why Alpha Lipoic Acid is a super antioxidant

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a super antioxidant

By Stephen Strassler Free Radicals & Alpha Lipoic Acid We hear a lot about Antioxidants these days and there is no question it’s one of the most important categories in anti-aging skin care. The function of antioxidants, as you know, is to neutralize free radicals. But before we talk about a specific antioxidant like alpha […]