Ingredient Spotlight: RESVERATROL
You know how people tell you a glass of red wine a day is good for you? That’s thanks to an antioxidant in grape skin called resveratrol.
The truth is that you’d need to drink 1,000 bottles of wine a day (now that is a thought) to get enough Resveratrol to gain health benefits like protection against heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and signs of aging.
As far as visible aging is concerned, there’s an easier way to get your fix: SKINCARE PRODUCTS.
WHAT IS RESVERATROL?
Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant that can be found in grape skin, peanuts, berries, and even dark chocolate.
Resveratrol has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; in skincare it works on a cellular level to fight free radicals.
Scientific studies suggest that topically applied resveratrol protects against UVB-induced photodamage, pigmentation, and collagen degradation.
? In other words, Resveratrol applied topically, protect skin’s surface and brightens a tires-looking complexion. It also has significant skin-calming properties that may help minimize the look of redness.
And who doesn’t want that?
More and more skin-care products are coming onto market containing Resveratrol.
Resveratrol is chemically linked with salicylic acid, which helps remove dead cells on the surface.
WHY IS RESVERATROL BENEFICIAL FOR SKIN?
Resveratrol has been shown to protect against damage caused by UV radiation and stress. It helps to brighten your complexion and may help minimize the look of redness.
In recent years, Resveratrol has become the subject of high interest due to its powerful antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
Emerging research is showing that Resveratrol is another antioxidant superhero for your skin.
It uses its potent antioxidant effects on two distinct levels:
⭐ By scavenging existing free radicals
⭐ By preventing their formation
The antioxidant ability of Resveratrol is known to be both potent and effective. In fact, it has been shown to be greater compared to 65% for vitamin E and 37% for vitamin C.
It’s basically a gold mine of anti-aging effects, including protecting the skin from harmful enzymes and improving the function of fibroblasts responsible for creating healthy collagen.
WHAT SKIN ISSUES ARE BEST TREATED WITH RESVERATROL?
When applied topically, resveratrol helps to repair and prevent damage in all skin types. It helped with my redness, uneven texture, and skin dullness.
It’s hard to say, exactly, that resveratrol is solely responsible for these effects since I use Vitamin C, Metrix and Niacinamide serums.
However, I will recommend using it as a beneficial ingredient to add to your skincare routine for its long-term, anti-aging results.
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Shop Resveratrol Skincare Products
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% – Powerful skin Antioxidant Formula.
My favorite product. It has a combination of resveratrol and ferulic acid that work well together in defending the skin against free radicals as well as the aging process.
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Night Infusion Cream 1.7 Ounce
This luxurious night cream, recommended by dermatologists, is definitely a treat for your skin. In addition to the resveratrol it contains grape seed oil, shea butter, and ceramides.
Skinceutical Resveratrol B E .30 Pounds
This nighttime serum is rich in antioxidants. Ingredients such as baicalin and vitamin E work to increase the anti-aging benefits of the 1% pure resveratrol – and it does all the work while you sleep.
Andalou Resveratrol Q10 Night Cream
References: Baxter RA. Anti-aging properties of resveratrol: review and report of a potent new antioxidant skincare formulation. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2008 Mar;7(1):2-7.
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