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replying /u/Peter_789 question on which 4 ingredients i would pick from his list
My 4 picks are Astaxanthin, Soy Extracts/genistein, Grape Seed Extract, Green Tea Extract
If Grape seed extract is not found, replace with resvertrol
Since you are already using Vitamin A B3 C E.Just supplement withthe 4 above as barebones minimum
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Must haves from each category, based on your list
Carotenoids
proven to prevent oxidative damage to skin after exposure to UVA radiation
source:nauraldatabase.com
Flavonoids / Phenolic compounds
Multi-purpose. Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-aging and safe.
studies on mouse skin have shown that topical application of soy milk and other soy compounds has a protective effect against UVB Light damage. No conclusive evidence if the benefits translate to human skin. Oncolofy Research, vol 14, num 7/8 2004, p 387-397. and Photodermatologt, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine April 2003, p.56.
Also good for anti-aging
Genistein has a collagen-stimulating effect
Contains proanthocyanidin, which are very potent antioxidants helpful for diminishing the sun's damaging effects and lessening the free-radical damage. Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechology, June 2001, p 187-200 + Toxicology August 2000, p 187-197. There is no difference in the antioxidant potential among different types of grapes. Source: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry April 2000, p 1076-1080
Studies conducted on human skin have demonstrated that green tea polyphenols GTP prevent UVB...induced immune suppresion and skin cancer induction.Source: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology Dec 31 2001
EGCG, an extact of tea can prevent collagen breakdown and reduce UV damage to skin Source: Journal of Dematological Science Dec 2005, 195-204
Antioxidants
there are hundreds of antioxidants source: Journal of Medicine Food June 2007, p 337-344; Cellular and Molecular Biology Apr 2007 p 1-2, Cosmetic Dermatology Dec 2001 p 37-40; Current Opinion of Investigational Drug May 2007, p. 814-817; Journal of pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis Feb 23 2005, p 2870295
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did not pick
little research showing efficacy on skin, better to consume this.
potent but potentially irritating (quoting Paula's Choice book p 1160)
patented to Horphag Research Ltd (unsure if patent still valid)
one of the most potent natural chemoprotective agent inhibiting the cellular processes associated with tumour development including initiation, promotion and progression.
similar to grape seed extract same family - Anthocyanins
enzyme that is a good antioxidant. Most of the studies done were in vitro (test tube). How this translates to human skin is unknown since none were carried on people, double-blind or placebo-controlled to evaluate the effectiveness. In vitro test try to mimic human skin but is not the same as a living skin.
source Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology March 2006 p.30-38 & Biofactors 2003, p 289-297
potent antioxidant
source: Free Radical Research March 2002, p 329-340
Enzyme considered to be potent antioxidant in human skin
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Osmolites and DNA repair enzymes
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PS: I referred to Paula's Choice book Don't go to the Cosmetics counter without me 7th edition, with research that is probably 10 years old... They only printed it on 2012. I suppose it is out of print now. have not done all the research. it was a big arse job to research that loooooong list of actives. call this work in progress.
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Go-Cosmetics-Counter-Without/dp/1877988359/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1416839363&sr=1-1&keywords=don%27t+go+to+the+cosmetics+counter+without+me
Start with this book.