Antioxidant Cosmetics: A shield even against the sun
The importance of sun protection
A fundamental principle in the world of dermatology and an essential rule in our daily skincare routine is sun protection.
Photoaging: the skin’s main enemy
Multiple clinical studies and clinical experience show that photoaging is the primary factor in skin aging. Without proper protection, the precious and radiant sun causes cumulative damage to our skin, which gradually becomes visible to the naked eye as freckles, sunspots, fine lines, wrinkles, discolorations (dark spots), melasma, and even skin cancer.
Environmental factors and free radicals
Climate change, the ozone hole, and pollution are factors that make our skin even more vulnerable. The skin, which is the largest organ of the human body, also acts as a shield protecting us from external environmental aggressors. Within this context, the skin is constantly exposed to attacks from numerous free radicals that damage its DNA—its natural structural architecture—resulting in photoaging.
The role of antioxidants in skin protection
An essential ally alongside sun protection is the use of antioxidant substances, which enhance the effectiveness of sunscreen and protect the skin by neutralizing harmful free radicals. Among the most powerful antioxidants are ferulic acid, phloretin, and vitamin C. Their use in the right concentrations and combinations ensures optimal protection against radiation, including exposure from computer screens. In fact, antioxidant products, when combined with sunscreens, are sufficient to maintain healthy, radiant, and glowing skin over time.
Combined treatments for enhanced results
For even better results, one may also consider in-clinic treatments that detoxify the skin from free radicals, oxygenate it, and strengthen its defense against environmental pollution.
Mesotherapy and specialized treatments
Such treatments include mesotherapy with antioxidant ingredients. Through injectable mesotherapy, antioxidant substances are delivered to the skin, where they act by destroying free radicals and preventing their damaging effects on this vital tissue. Finally, masks enriched with vitamin C and resveratrol, applied in a clinical setting, further enhance the skin’s defense mechanisms.
Dr. Nikolaos Voutsakis, Achileos 56, Paleo Faliro. Tel.: 2109841074, 6945893616
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