Why Antioxidants are crucial for good health and great skin!

    

Antioxidants are nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and enzymes (proteins inside your body)that can help to prevent and repair damage to your body's tissue. Antioxidants do this by slowing or preventing the effect of free radicals, which start oxidation-a process that causes damage from oxygen that can lead to cell dysfunction.

If you've seen a peeled apple turn brown, you've seen oxidation in action. As antioxidants block the effects of free radicals, the end up being oxidized. This is why it's important to constantly replenish your supply of antioxidants. 







Not only is nourishing your body with foods full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants but it's also imperative to protect your largest organ, your skin. When it comes to caring for your skin,antioxidants can protect it from the damaging effects of the sun. Unlike sunscreens and moisturizers, antioxidants protect your skin from the inside out guarding your cells from damage. Jurlique and Eminence (featured in Le Reve's boutique) offers age prevention/protection lines containing important nutrients and antioxidants for your skin. 

Stop by Le Reve to check out our products and ask for a complimentary skin consultation with one of our experienced Estheticians. 

This is Ashley, Esthetician with Le Reve saying have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend and don't forget your suncreen!!! ;)

~Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique~