
Opinion|Videos|March 19, 2025
Impact of Oxidative Stress on Skin Health and the Utility of Antioxidants
Author(s)Susan Taylor, MD, FAAD
An expert discusses how oxidative stress accelerates skin aging by damaging cells through free radicals, which form from UV exposure. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, niacinamide, and polyphenols counteract this damage. Combining antioxidants with sunscreen enhances protection, reducing free radical formation and optimizing skin health.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What is the effect of oxidative stress on the skin, and how are free radicals formed as a result of sunlight exposure?
- What antioxidants have shown to be beneficial in reducing free radical formation in the skin?
- How can the combination of antioxidants and sunscreen provide a synergistic approach to optimizing skin health?
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