Get Healthy, Glowing Skin and Fight Aging with Mineral Essence

What are Anti-Oxidants?

Mineral Essence is chock-full of beneficial anti-oxidants. What are anti-oxidants? Quite simply, they are your skin’s first line of defense against aging and damage from free radicals.

Researchers have concluded that over 70 percent of all diseases and aging are caused by oxidants, or free radicals. In fact, the cumulative effects of free radical damage that occurs throughout your lifetime can cause your skin to lose its natural vitality, radiance and elasticity as it ages.

That’s where Mineral Essence comes in. Its powerful anti-oxidant-rich formula is full of essential nutrients like Lipoic Acid, Super Oxide Dismutase, and Vitamin E that help protect your skin while you’re wearing it.

Anti-Oxidants Prevent Premature Aging

The Benefits of S.O.D.

As we age, our skin loses its ability to ward off dangerous free radicals that destroy new cells and prevent the vital regeneration processes that help maintain its youthful appearance.

This is due, in part, to a gradual reduction in levels of a powerful enzyme called Superoxide Dismutase (S.O.D.). S.O.D. is a potent anti-oxidant that fights the free radicals that attack the cells and compromises their ability to reproduce, damaging the skin and increasing the signs of aging. S.O.D. is responsible for detoxifying these weakened cells and restoring their ability to regenerate and remain “young.”

What’s more, S.O.D. regulates collagen and elastin formation to keep skin thick, strong, smooth and supple. Therefore, it has an amazing ability to reduce facial wrinkles, reduce scar tissue, heal wounds and burns, and lighten dark or hyperpigmented skin. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory and protects against the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Scientists who have studied S.O.D. for more than a decade have discovered that this anti-oxidant’s amazing restorative properties are especially effective with topical application. Until 1998, S.O.D. was extremely expensive and could not be manufactured in large quantities. Now, Mineral Essence is the only mineral make-up manufacturer to bring this powerful anti-oxidant straight to you.

Lipoic Acid: The Wrinkle-Fighter

Mineral Essence also contains another anti-oxidant called lipoic acid, a natural substance produced by the human body that’s also found in certain foods. Lipoic acid is a potent and versatile anti-oxidant. It is a critical part of a biochemical reaction that produces energy in skin cells, and it also inhibits the cells’ ability to cross-link, or create chemical bridges between proteins and other large molecules. Cross-linking has been shown to contribute to the aging process by causing hardening of the arteries, wrinkles on the skin and stiffening in the joints. Lipoic acid also has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect, as well as a modest ability to neutralize a variety of toxic metals and remove them from the body.

How does topical lipoic acid fare in clinical studies? In one study, high potency lipoic acid reduced mild-to-moderate wrinkles by up to 50 percent and caused fine lines to virtually disappear. In another clinical analysis, lipoic acid significantly reduced the appearance of certain types of scars. In both studies, lipoic acid’s effectiveness varied among participants. Some experienced little change in their condition, while others noticed marked improvements.

However, these variations shouldn't disqualify lipoic acid as a wrinkle-cure contender. Even well-established wrinkle treatments tend to produce widely varied results in different people. If further studies corroborate the benefits of lipoic acid, it may become one of the mainstays of today's anti-aging skin care regimens. In fact, lipoic acid will be especially welcome in the family of proven wrinkle fighters because it is less irritating than hydoroxy acids and tretinoin found in products like Retin A and Renova.

The Vitamin E Effect

Vitamin E is the number one vitamin recommended by cardiologists because of its anti-oxidant effects. The Vitamin E in Mineral Essence allows you to bring this helpful anti-oxidant directly to your skin in topical form.

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