Oxidative skin stress in the ageing process

Oxidative stressof the skin is one of the elementary causes of ageing. It is defined as an imbalance between the effects of reactive oxygen speciescalled ROS, and our body’s natural ability to remove or repair damage caused by ROS activity.

 

It is often said that reactive oxygen species only have an adverse effect on our body. However, many studies suggest that reactive oxygen species also play a positive role in our body. In fact, it is not the ROS themselves that are detrimental, but oxidative stress,

Oxidative stress is when the activity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is too high or our body’s natural ability to defend against them is reduced.

For example, a significant increase in the activity of reactive oxygen species on our skin can be triggered by UVA and UVB solar radiation. Even with moderate ROS activity on the skin, our ability to combat their negative activity can also decrease as a result of chronic illness.

 

Skin oxidative stress – what does it actually consist of?

Ageing, is a process most accurately defined as reduced functionality and reserve capacity in all organs. This results in an increased likelihood of disease with age. As a result of this process, the adaptive capacity to environmental stimuli of our organs, including our skin, decreases. The ageing of our skin is a consequence of the influence of our genes and environmental factors. Oxidative stress causes an unfavourable ageing process of the skin, as well as of the whole body, for every woman. A groundbreaking theory on ROS was the research of Denham Harman, published as early as 1956. The researcher concluded that ROS are the primary cause of somatic complaints in old age. He also discovered that ageing is the result of the random harmful effects of ROS on our tissue. His theory is one of the most recognised aging theories. Since then, many studies have confirmed that oxidative stress is a major cause of ageing. Unfortunately, we are still not able to fully control this process.

 

Prevention of oxidative stress and the right cosmetics

A great deal of research is currently being carried out to find the right gene mutation in yeast, mice and insects. These serve the purpose that oxidative stress could be reduced. Numerous gene mutations have been found that have the effect of reducing the effects of oxidative stress on the body. However, there are still no spectacular discoveries that could revolutionise medicine. Despite thorough genetic research, the scientific community is divided regarding the possible application of genetic mutations in humans. For this reason, at the same time, there is a great deal of research into antioxidants (antioxidants). It is these that are recognised by a large number of scientists as the best form of prevention against skin ageing. The arguments in favour of antioxidant therapy are primarily that antioxidant compounds are natural and generally available in food. They are also used in cosmetics and dietary supplements, and humans have been in contact with them since the beginning of time. The Chantarelle range includes many preparations with antioxidant properties. A special line is the rejuvenating Regenevia DNA, whose preparations have a strong antioxidant effect thanks to a unique active formula. They act especially against the effects of UV and urban-type pollution, exhaust fumes and smoking.