The skin is a living organ in our body system. As such, keeping our skin healthy and continuously hydrated is very important. The total prevention of skin ageing and free radicals’ attacks may not be possible. However, minimising the detrimental effect of these attacks is possible. As we are all well aware, free radicals have a huge negative impact on the health of our skin.

So, what are free radicals? How do we achieve healthy skin? How do we maintain having healthy skin?
You see, our body is made up of approximately 75 trillion cells. Cells are made up of atoms and electrons. When the atoms and electrons are healthy, the cells will replicate and keep the body well nourished. An atom with a missing electron is called a Free Radical. Free radicals cause damage to the surrounding cell atoms because the free radicals will ‘steal’ their neighbours’ electrons. Hence, this destroys the healthy cells. Cells that die or replicate in its damaged state is a causal factor to facial skin ageing amongst other diseases and sicknesses.

At this juncture, to touch on the details of how the skin ages and the chemistry of the entire ageing process will be too lengthy and complicated for a lay person to comprehend. Hence we will just focus on what we can do to maintain and promote a healthy skin for the longest time possible. » Read more: Find the Alternative to Soaps, Skincare and Cosmetics