Monday, May 22, 2017

Best Tip: Make Your Sunscreen Work Harder

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May 22, 2017
 

Antioxidants can make a difference

Sunscreen is most effective when paired with preventive antioxidants in your daily skincare routine. "We call it the 'sweater and the jacket'," explains Dr. Julia Carroll, a dermatologist at Compass Dermatology in Toronto. "The antioxidant is your sweater and you also need to put on your jacket, which is your SPF. You should be doing that all year long." Introduce as many of these magic molecules to your body as you can to mop up free radicals before they do damage. Look for vitamin C L-ascorbic acid or resveratrol in a serum. You can also add antioxidant-rich foods, such as green tea, grapeseed oil, tomatoes, carrots, red peppers and blueberries, to your grocery list.

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