Anti-oxidant
Damages caused by free radicals are one of the principal mechanisms of aging.
Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that can damage any structure in living cells.
They can be generated by the normal metabolism of cells, but their production can also be boosted by external factors such as sunlight and pollutants.
The use of water-soluble and lipo-soluble antioxidants is fundamental to create an effective shield against free radicals for the skin cells.
Besides well known vitamins, natural organic molecules such as polyphenols and lycopenes are very powerful antioxidants to stop the oxidative process in the skin.