Active oxygen - the root cause of skin troubles

Acne, roughness, fine lines, spots, freckles, sagging etc, are the various kinds of skin troubles whose root cause is Active Oxygen.

What is Active Oxygen?

It is bad type of oxygen that triggers skin ageing and various lifestyle-related diseases. We cannot stop its generations as long as we take oxygen into our body by breathing. In addition, active oxygen is generated within the skin when it is exposed to UV-rays.

What is Singlet Oxygen?

A type of active oxygen that causes more serious damage to living bodies that other known types of active oxygen. It is generated within the dermis due to UV-A and is highly reactive and toxic. It deforms dermal collagen and elastin and damages fibroblast functions, resulting in wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of ageing. Worse, it cannot be naturally removed once it had been generated, as there is no known enzyme that can weed it out.

How do you protect your skin and body from active oxygen?

The best solution is to keep your lives orderly and to release stress. Modern day life causes our bodies to produce excessive active oxygen. Under such circumstances, Astaxanthin - nature's most powerful anti-oxidant - is gathering a lot of attention in recent researches. Its anti-oxidant power is said to be about 100 -500 times beyond that of anti-oxidant Vitamin E.

Eye care tips

Eye is one of the most delicate areas of the face. With proper care, the skin around the eyes can add youthfulness to your face. Here are some quick tips on combating wrinkles and lines around eyes:

1. Get plenty of sleep. At least 7-8 hours is recommended. That's when your body's skin system is repaired and your skin cells undergo a renewal process.
2. Always remove make-up with proper make-up remover tools. Left-over makeup will clog the pores.
3. Use sunscreen before applying moisturizer. Choose one which is non-comedogenic and doesn't irritate skin. This will prevent premature aging.
4. An eye moisturizer is a must! Keep eyes hydrated at all times and treat wrinkles with anti-wrinkle cream. Apply morning and night