Antioxidants are Key to Vibrant Skin and Health

The love story between antioxidants and the digestive process that allows them to work for you begins humbly in the mouth. Here, with every bite you chew, the combination of chewing and enzyme-laden saliva immediately commences digestion. The more you chew your food, the easier it is for the stomach to receive it and continue breaking down the food, so the small intestine can better absorb the nutrients – and antioxidants – the food contains. Benefits of Antioxidants and Healthy Skin

• They regulate DNA cell genetics
• Repair damaged cells
• Prevent cancer
• Boost the immune system
• Lower LDL cholesterol level
• And so much more

Important to us as skincare professionals, is the relationship between antioxidants and healthy skin, and how to protect your cells from the inside out. So, one of the best things you can do to proactively support healthy skin, and prevent or slow the signs of aging, is to eat a diet rich in antioxidant foods. It’s easier than you think, and we suspect the list includes some of your favorite items (Dark chocolate, anyone? Yes, please!), including:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Artichokes
• Pecans
• Kale
• Red cabbage
• Raspberries
• Beans and legumes
• Spinach
• Beets

Don’t all of those sound delicious? The large majority are easily included in morning smoothies, lunchtime salads and weeknight dinner side dishes. Do yourself, your skin and your body a favor; begin your own antioxidants and healthy skin romance by incorporating these ingredients into your diet. It will spread the love to your cells from the inside out. Now that you know more about antioxidants and healthy skin, the next step is to schedule an appointment at Skin Deep where your skin will benefit from expert treatment and the application of antioxidant-rich skincare products. Your skin will look younger and healthier for it.