Winter Woes? Calcium Is Here

Winter is particularly harsh on your skin stripping it of all its moisture. Here, calcium plays the barrier role and limits moisture loss.

C to the Rescue

The National Cancer Research Institute has observed that people with high skin calcium do not age as quickly as those with lesser calcium.

The incidence of skin cancer is higher in people with less skin calcium.

Dr. Anjali Mukherjee tells you how to stay young.

Calcium and Antioxidants

The calcium within your skin produces its own age-protective and cancer protective antioxidants.

Your calcium content is directly linked to two of your skin's most powerful antioxidants. This prevents damage to the collagen (the connective tissue) in your skin and hence prevents aging.

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These antioxidants also prevent DNA damage and protect against skin cancer.

Rejuvenate the Calcium Way

Calcium is a powerful tool for skin rejuvenation because of the production of antioxidants. It helps replace dead cells and protect your skin.

There are no calcium rejuvenating products off-the-shelf now. Some dermatologists do add it in face-packs.

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