Aging skin

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals; they reduce skin aging. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 6-12 mg of astaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Green tea is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces skin aging. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 15-25 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Silicon reduces skin aging. Take 10-25 mg of silicon daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

DHEA improves hormonal balance; reduces skin aging. Take 10-50 mg of DHEA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Glucosamine promotes tissue regeneration. Take 1.5-3.0 g of glucosamine daily, in divided doses, for many months.