Retinol - retinoids is almost synonymous with anti-aging as they have powerful effects on both epidermis & dermal cells
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Antioxidant role in the content of UV & environmental stressors & pollutants. Silymarin, ascorbic acid, tocopherol & f acid reduces oxidative stress & free radicals that damage skin cells. The extension of this is protection of underlying #collagen & elastic fibers, hence its use in #antiaging medicine
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Antioxidant role in the context of acne. Reducing oxidation of sebum (& free fatty acids), extends its role in the management of blemishes. It indirectly reduces counts of c.acnes, the bacteria implicated in #zits & #pimples
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Anti-inflammatory topicals include niacinamide & vitamin E
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Anti Pigment role: Vitamin C & azelaic acid, niacinamide, liquorice root & arbutin
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Synergistic effects with L-ascorbic acid & other antioxidants including #tocopherol & ferulic acid
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Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane,
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#antioxidantskincare #skincare #skincarescience #acnetreatment #pimpletreatment #bestskincare #silymarin #organicskincare #naturalskincare
