As I mentioned before, oxidative stress in the body increases as we age, and wrinkles and spots, which also increase as we get older, are also related to oxidative stress.　　　　　　　　　　　　

So, if oxidative stress is related to wrinkles and spots, does it mean that wrinkles and spots will disappear if we take antioxidant supplements that reduce oxidative stress?

One of the causes of wrinkles is the loss of skin elasticity.

As the skin’s elasticity decreases, it tends to become flaccid and wrinkles easily form. This skin elasticity is made by collagen, and oxidative stress activates enzymes that break down this important collagen. Therefore, an increase in oxidative stress with aging leads to a decrease in collagen, which causes the skin’s elasticity to deteriorate.

In addition, women should be aware that collagen production is reduced due to a decrease in the secretion of “female hormones”.

Female hormones are largely responsible for the production of collagen. The secretion of female hormones peaks in the mid-twenties to early thirties, and then declines drastically in the forties. The double whammy of increased oxidative stress and decreased secretion of female hormones leads to loss of skin elasticity, which is frightening.

In addition to the loss of skin elasticity, “dry skin” can also cause wrinkles.

As we age, our skin’s ability to retain moisture decreases. Many people are concerned about dryness after washing their face, after taking a bath, or during the winter season, but when you were younger, dryness may not have been a problem for you. Dryness can cause fine lines and wrinkles, so be careful.

UV rays can also cause wrinkles. When the human body is exposed to ultraviolet rays, oxidative stress occurs in the skin. This oxidative stress also causes collagen loss. Although there is a difference between internal factors such as aging and external factors such as ultraviolet rays, they both increase oxidative stress.

UV rays are the main cause of blemishes.

As I mentioned earlier, when we are exposed to UV rays, hydrogen peroxide is produced in the skin, which increases oxidative stress. This oxidative stress activates the melanin pigments in the skin. This is a natural function of the melanin pigment to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. However, if the melanin pigment is produced in excess, or if it is left behind by the skin’s metabolism, it will become a blemish.

In this article, I explained the causes of spots and wrinkles, and I think you can see that both are related to oxidative stress in no small way. So, does reducing oxidative stress by taking antioxidant supplements have any effect on eliminating spots and wrinkles?

As for wrinkles, unfortunately, it is not possible to reverse them.

As I mentioned before, lowering oxidative stress does not bring dead cells back to life, so it is not possible to erase wrinkles that have already formed at this stage. However, reducing oxidative stress can reduce the destruction of collagen caused by oxidative stress, which can be expected to prevent wrinkles from deepening.

In addition, lowering oxidative stress can reduce melanin pigmentation and fade blemishes.

Lowering oxidative stress is an effective way to prevent wrinkles and blemishes.

It is recommended that you refrain from lifestyle habits that cause oxidative stress, such as irregular living, drinking, smoking, and lack of exercise, and that you take antioxidant diets and supplements successfully. In addition, be sure to moisturize your skin and use sunscreen frequently.