The Breakdown on Free Radicals

Free radicals are particles that are known to damage the healthy cells in our body. Free radicals are unstable and missing an electron. They seek to steal an electron from stable molecules in order to stabilize. Which means the molecules that are stolen from then become unstable themselves! This causes a chain reaction in your body, creating more and more unstable cells.

How Can Free Radicals Damage Your Skin?

Free radicals can cause damage by trying to grab that extra electron from the atoms in the skin. When atoms are taken away from molecules in the skin, it causes damage to your skin’s DNA which can speed up your natural aging process. Free radicals are a natural byproduct of all cellular metabolism. Although free radicals are produced naturally in the body, they can be found almost everywhere around us. Free radicals can be created from things like pollution, dust particles, cigarette smoke, and the sun. Unfortunately, having too many free radicals will begin to affect our skin’s structural integrity and weaken its natural barrier.

What Does Free Radical Damage Look Like?

Skin damage done by free radicals can manifest in various ways. They range from skin discoloration to loose, saggy skin, resulting from damaged elastic fibers. Free radicals can also break down the skin’s collagen, creating wrinkles and fine lines.

When these molecules are stolen from the skin, it causes direct damage to our skin’s DNA. Resulting in accelerated signs of aging. Including, premature wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dull skin. Over time, the effects of untreated free radical damage will grow more and more noticeable.

How Can I Stop Free Radicals From Damaging My Skin?

Antioxidants are the best way to neutralize free radical damage!  They contain compounds that can donate an electron to a free radical. Therefore, the free radicals don’t have to steal an electron from the atoms in your skin. Antioxidants include anything with Q10 and vitamins A, C and E. Antioxidants can consumed via food and liquids containing tomatoes, grapes and green tea. They also can be applied topically in the variety of creams, serums and lotions.

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