Antioxidants can protect against the cell damage that free radicals cause, known as oxidative stress.Activities and processes that can lead to oxidative stress includes: mitochondrial activity, excessive exercise, tissue trauma, due to inflammation and injury, ischemia and reperfusion damage, consumption of certain foods, especially refined and processed foods, trans [...]
If you have fine lines, retinoids (which come from vitamin A) like retinol may make your skin smoother because they help your skin make more collagen. It’s easier on your skin than the prescription-strength version, tretinoin (Retin-A), which can dry your skin. Products with vitamin C may help take [...]
Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or fragrance and texture of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and body. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil), or may be synthetic or artificial. [...]
