Lester Packer, PH.D explains that Vitamin E is one of the most important antioxidants in our skin; therefore, it is necessary to replenish it daily, inside and outside. The more we go outdoors, the more we need vitamin E. His study has found that at a dose of UV light equal to about ten minutes of exposure to natural sunlight, there is a 50 percent reduction in the concentration of vitamin E in the skin. In animal studies, Lester Packer has seen a surge in lipid hydroperoxides (a sign of oxidative damage) in the skin immediately following exposure to UV light. He conducted two studies that clearly show the power of vitamin E to protect against damage to skin caused by UV exposure. In one study, he fed animals a diet supplemented with vitamin E. It took four weeks for the concentration of E in the skin to increase eightfold. When these mice were exposed to UV radiation, they experienced only one-third the rate of increase in lipid hydroperoxides that he saw in the unsupplemented mice. Vitamin E supplements reduced the damage by two-thirds.
The even better news is that when he applied vitamin E cream directly to the skin of mice, the concentration of vitamin E soared ten to twelvefold within twenty-four hours. When he exposed these mice to UV radiation similar to sunlight, there was a dramatic decrease in the telltale signs of oxidative damage.
A handful of studies suggest that vitamin E may also help reduce the signs of skin aging. In a study of twenty women between the ages of forty-two and sixty-four, over half showed a remarkable decrease in wrinkle amplitude and roughness on the eyelid treated with vitamin E cream daily for four weeks as opposed to the eyelid treated with a placebo cream. The researchers observed that the topical use of vitamin E cream helped smooth fine lines and wrinkles in sensitive areas of the face.
Lester Packer recommends that we use a vitamin E-based cream at least once daily, preferably in the morning before we go outdoors and are exposed to the sun. He doesn't advise using the oil from a vitamin E capsule directly on our skin; it can cause irritation in some people. It is advisable to use a formulation of vitamin E cream specially designed for external application.
For the best results, look for a cream or gel that contains vitamin E in the form of d-alpha-tocopherol rather than tocopheryl acetate or succinate, as these forms of vitamin E may not be directly available to skin cells.
The best protection is a combination of creams and serums applied externally and/or tablets taken orally.
Offered are some examples of foods high in Vitamin E: wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, safflower oil, almonds, peanut oil, mayonnaise, wheat germ, butter, brown rice (boiled), asparagus, and spinach.
Please consult 'The Antioxidant Miracle' by Lester Packer, PH.D for more data.
The even better news is that when he applied vitamin E cream directly to the skin of mice, the concentration of vitamin E soared ten to twelvefold within twenty-four hours. When he exposed these mice to UV radiation similar to sunlight, there was a dramatic decrease in the telltale signs of oxidative damage.
A handful of studies suggest that vitamin E may also help reduce the signs of skin aging. In a study of twenty women between the ages of forty-two and sixty-four, over half showed a remarkable decrease in wrinkle amplitude and roughness on the eyelid treated with vitamin E cream daily for four weeks as opposed to the eyelid treated with a placebo cream. The researchers observed that the topical use of vitamin E cream helped smooth fine lines and wrinkles in sensitive areas of the face.
Lester Packer recommends that we use a vitamin E-based cream at least once daily, preferably in the morning before we go outdoors and are exposed to the sun. He doesn't advise using the oil from a vitamin E capsule directly on our skin; it can cause irritation in some people. It is advisable to use a formulation of vitamin E cream specially designed for external application.
For the best results, look for a cream or gel that contains vitamin E in the form of d-alpha-tocopherol rather than tocopheryl acetate or succinate, as these forms of vitamin E may not be directly available to skin cells.
The best protection is a combination of creams and serums applied externally and/or tablets taken orally.
Offered are some examples of foods high in Vitamin E: wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, safflower oil, almonds, peanut oil, mayonnaise, wheat germ, butter, brown rice (boiled), asparagus, and spinach.
Please consult 'The Antioxidant Miracle' by Lester Packer, PH.D for more data.
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