Research on plant phenolics suggests hydration support via antioxidant protection.
This might surprise you, but next: how bay leaf could help with sun-exposed skin concerns.
Quick check-in: How often do you feel skin tightness? If frequent, keep reading.
Benefit #4: Antioxidant Defense Against Environmental Stress (Including UV-Related Damage)
Sun exposure generates ROS, damaging collagen/elastin and causing spots/lines.
Bay leaf’s eugenol and cineole exhibit strong antioxidant capacity in studies, potentially neutralizing free radicals.
A study on eugenol showed photoprotective potential in models, reducing UVB-induced damage markers.
Eleanor, 74, from Arizona, had sun spots from years outdoors. Applying diluted bay leaf oil, she noticed gradual evening of tone—“Spots look softer, less stark.”
While not a sunscreen replacement, antioxidants may offer supportive defense.
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