Nature Is A Powerhouse Of Helpful Chemicals That Science Is Just Beginning To Realise
Posted By arafatrust on December 17, 2011
Get to know polyphenols and phytochemicals if you want to hook directly into nature’s best kept skin care secret. When you are done reading you should be searching for phytochemicals in organic skin care.
Hydroxycinnamic Acids Cinnamic Acid
Cinnamic acid is found in cinnamon oil and shea butter and has a honey-like odor. It is another forceful anti-oxidizing agent and also has UV protective properties. It can also act like an alpha hydroxy acid by penetrating the skin and helping with cell regeneration.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic acid is found in the seeds of plants such as in rice, soybean, sesame, wheat, and oats, as well as in borage oil, coconut oil, and acai. It is a powerful antioxidant and protects our cells from free radical damage. It would also be a good addition to sunscreens as ferulic acid not only protects our cells from UV light damage, but ultraviolet light basically increases the potential of ferulic acid. Ferulic acid also has shown anti cancer guarantee and may lead cancer-infected cells to self destruct. Topical application of ferulic acid may reduce oxidative stress in skin.
Caffeic Acid
Caffeic acid is present in all plants because it is a main part of the formation of lignin, an essential component of plant cell wall structure. It is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants known to occupy and therefore does a great job of safeguarding cells against free radical damage. It's been shown to have anti-cancer properties including shrinking cancers. Plants that are especially high in caffeic acid include coconut oil, soybeans, and mango butter. Test have proved that caffeic acid protects cells against both UVC and UVB ultraviolet radiation. It has additionally shown promise as an anti-fungal cure.
Coumarin
Coumarins are found in several plants including tonka beans, coconuts, cinnamon, lavender, and sweet clover. It is sort of fragrant and smells similar to vanilla or freshly cut hay. It appears to work as a insecticide in the plants that produce it and also has appetite suppressant effects. It is thought this is to scale back the destructive impact of hunting animals. The faster they fill up, the faster they move on and stop grazing. Coumarin is interesting in that it’s both poisonous and has medical uses. It is tolerably deadly to humans when ingested in big amounts, but extraordinarily lethal to rats. Advantages of coumarin range from anti-cancer to anti-fungicidal to anti-inflammatory to anti-oxidizing properties. But it thins the blood and should not be utilised by people on anticoagulants. Coumarins are a positive addition to sunscreens as they may be able to block out short wave UV rays while permitting the long wave UV rays in. These long wave rays are the ones that give us an attractive tan.
Flavonoids Quercetin
Quercetin is a flavonoid found widely through nature. Foods rich in quercetin include: tomatoes, green tea, red onions, olive oil, grapeseed oil, berries, sea buckthorn, apples, mango butter, and broccoli to name a few. Initial research has shown anticancer, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Rutin
Rutin is a flavonoid that's like quercetin. It is also found widely through nature though the best source is buckwheat. Alternative sources of rutin include citrus fruits and berries. It's an anti inflammatory and antioxidising agent and also offers UVA defense.
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