Natural Beauty Boost: Topical Antioxidants and Your Skin

Now that summer is in full swing, our skin is in desperate need of protection from harmful pollutants in the environment, especially UV light.  In order to maintain healthy, youthful skin year-round, we must ensure that our skin is properly nourished. In this blog article, we will explore the many benefits of Antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential to protecting the skin and can be delivered through diet, supplements, and topical products.

For our overall health, we need supplements in addition to a healthy diet.  But for the health of our skin, internal nourishment is not enough: topical antioxidants are essential.  Internal supplementation improves antioxidant levels in skin cells, but research shows that topical application delivers these important nutrients to the skin more quickly. Furthermore, numerous studies demonstrate that topical antioxidants protect skin from UV damage, reduce inflammation, and may protect against certain types of cancer.

Topical Antioxidants
These formulations contain many different antioxidants. Choose a combination that is appropriate for your skin.  Some are stronger than others and many offer additional health benefits.  Vitamins C and E, two well-known antioxidants, are essential for skin health.  Additionally, vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, and vitamin E provides excellent hydration benefits.

These and other topical antioxidants will protect your skin and optimize skin health.  Look for effective concentrations of these important antioxidants and avoid potentially harmful ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum, and parabens.

How can a topical antioxidant help correct and protect your skin?
Product lines such as the OBAGI® Professional-C Serums protect skin from harmful environmental stressors by providing potent antioxidant therapy that neutralizes free radicals on the skin before they cause damage.

Daily use of topical antioxidants can:

= Neutralize free radicals to prevent future skin damage

= Help correct signs of sun and environmental damage, including brown spots and rough and uneven skin tone

=Revitalize skin by stimulating collagen production and increasing elasticity

The Result? Lighter, Brighter, Softer skin!

Call or visit Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group to learn more about topical antioxidants and our outstanding product lines such as OBAGI®!

Take advantage of these summer specials to lighten, brighten, tighten, and protect your skin:

*Professional C-Serum 10%, 15% or 20% & Healthy Protection SPF 35 is available through July for only $110!

*Also, don’t miss out on Professional C- Serum 5% AM & Elastiderm PM for just $120 this month only!

*Offers expire 7.31.2011.

Contact Medi-Spa at 865.342.5823 (Knoxville location) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville location).