Vincentc
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- OWNER - I own a Hatteras Yacht
- Hatteras Model
- 43' DOUBLE CABIN (1970 - 1984)
I use a diesel fuel additive which is supposed to help the boat engines. I cannot say that it makes a difference but I assume it helps the old engines keep running.
In the same vein, I have started applying a combination of Vitamins C, E, and Ferulic acid to my skin to help it deal with boating induced sun damage, and one more thing as a skin cancer prophylactic.
Internet research indicates the topical antioxidants do no harm and may do some good:
Abstract
Ferulic acid is a potent ubiquitous plant antioxidant. Its incorporation into a topical solution of 15%l-ascorbic acid and 1%alpha-tocopherol improved chemical stability of the vitamins (C+E) and doubled photoprotection to solar-simulated irradiation of skin from 4-fold to approximately 8-fold as measured by both erythema and sunburn cell formation. Inhibition of apoptosis was associated with reduced induction of caspase-3 and caspase-7. This antioxidant formulation efficiently reduced thymine dimer formation. This combination of pure natural low molecular weight antioxidants provides meaningful synergistic protection against oxidative stress in skin and should be useful for protection against photoaging and skin cancer.
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A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
Murray JC1, Burch JA, Streilein RD, Iannacchione MA, Hall RP, Pinnell SR.
Based on my limited use, it seems to help. It is not a substitute for sunscreen, etc.
Anyone else tried this or have any ideas about it.
In the same vein, I have started applying a combination of Vitamins C, E, and Ferulic acid to my skin to help it deal with boating induced sun damage, and one more thing as a skin cancer prophylactic.
Internet research indicates the topical antioxidants do no harm and may do some good:
Abstract
Ferulic acid is a potent ubiquitous plant antioxidant. Its incorporation into a topical solution of 15%l-ascorbic acid and 1%alpha-tocopherol improved chemical stability of the vitamins (C+E) and doubled photoprotection to solar-simulated irradiation of skin from 4-fold to approximately 8-fold as measured by both erythema and sunburn cell formation. Inhibition of apoptosis was associated with reduced induction of caspase-3 and caspase-7. This antioxidant formulation efficiently reduced thymine dimer formation. This combination of pure natural low molecular weight antioxidants provides meaningful synergistic protection against oxidative stress in skin and should be useful for protection against photoaging and skin cancer.
17
A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
Murray JC1, Burch JA, Streilein RD, Iannacchione MA, Hall RP, Pinnell SR.
Based on my limited use, it seems to help. It is not a substitute for sunscreen, etc.
Anyone else tried this or have any ideas about it.
