Skincare backed by science is the driving factor behind the new aj | noir line of skin care products recently launched by the power couple Alexandra and John. Bringing together our expertise in our respective fields of Beauty Care and Medicine, we’ve formulated the ultimate serum in aj | noir to protect your skin against environmental damage and aging, while promoting healthy, glowing skin for the years to come utilizing the power of astaxanthin!
But what is Astaxanthin? Is it safe?
Astaxanthin is an ingredient found naturally occurring in many aquatic lifeforms such as algae, crustaceans and some fish, along with the feathers of some birds. It comes in the form of a red pigment that gives these animals in the wild their pink-red hue. Astaxanthin is a strong antioxidant that has shown to have many beneficial medical uses:
-Stimulating angiogenesis; the process your body uses to create new blood cells, providing anti-cancer and UV protection properties
-Aiding athletes in recovery from strenuous training, protection from muscle damage and helping with endurance
-Revitalizing, preserving and protecting skin from environmental damage and natural degradation
How Can antioxidants help my skin?
Antioxidants help protect your skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors like UV and pollution. We use astaxtanthin as the main active ingredient in our aj | noir skin care treatments because of its ability to help fight the signs of age.
Are antioxidant serums necessary?
Most skincare professionals agree that an antioxidant serum is one of the best ways to protect your skin. Just like feeding your body the correct fuel to function efficiently, giving your skin the right nutrients will promote and preserve healthy, glowing skin.
Do antioxidants lighten skin?
Free radicals (the unstable waste molecules made by your body as a natural byproduct of your metabolism) and frequent sun exposure can trigger changes in the way your body produces melanin (the pigment responsible for the skin colour), causing dark spots and uneven skin tone. Antioxidants work to neutralize the damage done by these free radicals and can help prevent abnormal skin prigmentation, while brightening and evening out the appearance of your skin.
Are antioxidant serums good for acne?
When darker skin tones get pimples, a more sever discoloration can surface. Antioxidants like Astaxanthin and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), the key ingredients in aj | noir help fade those marks while improving skin texture, firmness and overall radiance.
Who should use an antioxidant serum?
Anyone who cares about their skin health! Everyone can benefit from an antioxidant serum, and it’s never too soon to start protecting and nourishing your skin, even in your early 20’s. Prevention is the key to slowing down the aging process.
aj | noir has been designed with superior quality, natural Australian ingredients to ensure more effective, safer and longer lasting results. We believe that looking and feeling good about your skin is about both the right products and giving your skin some love. Our skin care range of astaxanthin packed serums, masks and creams will help you look and feel healthy and glowing, while protecting your skin for the years ahead
Click here to explore our range of aj | noir skin care products and begin a new chapter in your life of happier, healthier skin
Sources:
“Free Radicals, Antioxidants in Disease and Health,” US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, June 2008.
“Effect of Vitamin C and its Derivatives on Collagen Synthesis and Cross-Linking by Normal Human Fibroblasts,” National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information.
“A Critical Review on Anti-Angiogenic Property of Phytochemicals”, Journal of of Nutritional Biochemistry, September 2019
