In Detail There is an ever growing movement back to nature in the search for health and longevity. The words have become familiar to anyone even vaguely interested in health or beauty, with anti-oxidants being the most researched and talked about health developments of the 1990's. Although free radicals are present in our environment from atmospheric pollution, chemicals, sun radiation, pesticides and other sources, they are also generated within our bodies.
Free radicals are highly active compounds that are found in every facet of life.
The human body is comprised of millions of molecules and cells, which are the building blocks of life. Orbiting each molecule are pairs of electrons. Free radicals cause a break up of these molecules and this corrode and damage the delicate biological tissues vital to life. Damage to connective tissue results in the loss of skin tone and elasticity. Wrinkling and ageing skin texture occur primarily on parts of the body exposed to environmental free radical sources.