An antioxidant called coenzyme Q10 may reduce deep forehead lines by 30% according to one study. If you take a good multi-nutritional formula, it might contain coenzyme Q10. But, the people in the studies did not take it orally. They applied it directly to their skin.

Some oral supplements have proven beneficial in other studies. For example, fish oil has been shown to improve the skin’s firmness by about 10% after three months.

The antioxidants lycopene and Astaxanthin were shown to improve the skin’s structure, reduce roughness and improve firmness. Although the percentage of improvement was not mentioned in the result section of the study, a few “premium” fish oil supplements contain lycopene and Astaxanthin, because of the perceived benefits.

Scientists are sure that improving the skin’s antioxidant content will make it smoother to the touch and to the eye. Study after study has proven this to be true. Consuming more antioxidants is always a good idea. But, when it comes to increasing the skin’s antioxidant content in the shortest amount of time, the best thing to do is to apply them directly.

How do antioxidants help reduce deep forehead lines? They repair free radical damage.

Free radical damage probably starts around the age of 20, maybe even earlier. It is known that the heart’s coenzyme Q10 content starts to go down around that age. It can be assumed that the same thing goes on in other bodily organs.

Lest we forget, the skin is an organ of the body. It needs the same kinds of nutrients necessary for the rest of the body, maybe even more of them. It is subjected to more sources of free radical damage than any other bodily organs.

The underlying cause of deep forehead lines is sometimes attributed to overexposure to the sun. Roughness, dryness, age spots and uneven pigmentation is usually referred to as sun damage. That’s an easy way to think of it. But, those things are actually visible signs of free radical damage.

One of the studies concerning the benefits of coenzyme Q10 included volunteers suffering from known sun damage. As with the other studies, there was a significant improvement after three months of use.

Knowledge of these studies has caused cosmetic companies to start adding a drop or two of the antioxidant to their formula. Small amounts will not be effective.

If you are trying to reduce deep forehead lines, you want to look for a cream that contains the same concentration that was used in clinical trials. You also need to make sure that the “form” is right.

The right form of coenzyme Q10 is a nano-emulsion. Nano-emulsions contain tiny particles of the antioxidant to insure that it penetrates deeply.

It is a good idea to use skincare products that are free of artificial preservatives and added fragrances. Those ingredients can work against you.

Other nutrients have proven to be beneficial in clinical studies when applied directly to the skin’s surface. It seems that the solution for deep forehead lines and other signs of aging is to keep the skin well nourished.

Author Bio: Valerie Rosenbaum has spent years searching for the best natural skin lighteners. The skin care product she discovered uses a proprietary blend of natural ingredients like Extrapone nutgrass. To learn more visit http://www.DefendYourSkin.com

Category: Aging
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