Trying to avoid free radical damage?

Environmental irritants like UV radiation, pollutants and ozone, as well as the effects of a modern lifestyle, including stress, nicotine and alcohol, lead to increased formation of free radicals. As the outermost protective barrier of the body, the skin, and especially facial skin, is exposed to the resulting oxidative stress. Cell-damaging free radicals can trigger the formation of more free radicals in the skin, which can weaken its protective function. The skin has its own natural defense against oxidative stress consisting of a complex network of antioxidant systems that includes vitamin E. Increasing external stress reduces the amount of antioxidants in the skin. This disturbs the sensitive balance between free radicals and protecting antioxidants which results in skin damage and premature skin aging. Sensitive facial skin needs highly effective antioxidants and intensive moisture to protect it against free radicals and strengthen the skin's own protective functions.

UVA radiation, which can penetrate down into the connective tissue, also causes changes in the dermis which can lead to premature skin aging. UVB radiation has a strong reddening effect and is the main cause of damage to the DNA of skin cells. This is why leading dermatologists recommend year-round use of a daily moisturizer with sun protection (broadband UV filters) to protect against UVA/UVB radiation.

We recommend Eucerin® Hydro-Protect Cream which provides the daily moisture sensitive skin needs and protects it from - environmental stress - UVA/UVB radiation - and premature skin aging.

The highly effective antioxidant combination of plant derived alpha-glucosylrutin (AGR) and pure vitamin E to neutralize free radicals. Additionally, SPF 15 protects against UVA/UVB radiation.

For normal to combination skin, we suggest Eucerin® Hydro-Protect Hydrating & Protecting Fluid to balance and mattify shiny areas leaving skin feeling refreshed and smooth