All about Antioxidants

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances contained in all living cells that slow or halt oxidation, which is chemical damage to the cells done by assailants such as free radicals. Free radicals can be helpful within the body but can also damage our skin cells and cause the skin to age.

How can you tell if your skin care products contain antioxidants and fight free radical damage? Look for ingredients such as vitamins A, C and E, green tea, silymarin, grape seed and wheat germ, among others.

I recommend trying SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic; this product actually boosts the efficacy of your sunscreen. Or try Cellex-C Seline-E Cream, which contains vitamin E and bioflavonoids to enhance vitamin C products.

Long term use of antioxidants have actually been proven to decrease the long term effects of the sun of the skin, such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots and a generally dull appearance on the skin. All of these skin issues are a great reason to incorporate antioxidant products into your daily skin care regimen.