How Does Vitamin E Prevent Wrinkles?
Over time, the skin on our face loses its elasticity and becomes quite loose and prone to wrinkles. Our skin fights a daily battle against damage from wind, sun, pulling, rubbing, laughing and crying, along with a number of other things we do to our face. Wrinkles slowly begin to set in, etching themselves into our foreheads and around our eyes and mouths. Although it is hard to permanently erase the wrinkles, certain treatments may help diminish their appearance. With just a little Vitamin E, you may be able to keep your skin wrinkle-free.
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Vitamin E
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Vitmain E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is widely acknowledged for its antioxidant properties. Based on these qualities, vitamin E is often proposed for the prevention or treatment of a wide variety of health conditions. Ongoing research is currently underway regarding vitamin E supplementation as a cure for a number of diseases. However, there have not yet been any clearly-proven medical uses for it.
Types
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Vitamin E can be found naturally in some foods, including wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, fruit, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and sunflower seeds. If you're interested in taking a vitamin E supplement, you should speak with a physician first. Supplements are taken by the mouth, and you should not exceed your physician's recommended dose. Vitamin E oil is also a popular form of the vitamin, and it is the most common form used to treat wrinkles.
Sun Damage
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Exposure to the harmful rays of the sun leads to irreversible sun damage. Sun exposure first affects the outermost layer of the skin, leaving it with a tough and leathery feel. Then, the sun will start affecting the inner layers of the skin, leaving them less resilient and more prone to wrinkling. Over time, the elastin and collagen in your skin breaks down, which can cause excessive drooping and sagging of the skin. If applied after sun exposure, Vitamin E oil may be able to help with this problem. If you apply Vitamin E oil to your face within eight hours after sun exposure, the vitamin may prevent inflammation and further skin damage. You should also aim to meet your daily requirement for Vitamin E through foods as well, as this helps combat the problem from the inside.
Free Radicals
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Vitamin E is widely known for its antioxidant properties, making it a popular choice for fighting wrinkles. Essentially, antioxidants fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that damage the inner workings of your body. These free radicals can cause the depletion of collagen, which increases the risk for wrinkles. Fortunately, antioxidants are able to reduce and neutralize the free radicals, along with preventing any damage they might cause.
Warning
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Generally, Vitamin E supplementation is considered safe, as long as the doses remain at or below the recommended upper intake level. That said, vitamin E could cause medical problems if taken at doses exceeding this level. Speak with your physician regarding the proper dosage. Some people are allergic to Vitamin E oil or ointment. It is important to do a skin test before applying the oil to a larger part of the skin.
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