WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?

Antioxidants are powerful substances that can help protect your skin from the oxidative stress caused by an overload of free radicals. The simplest way to describe free radicals is that they’re unstable molecules that can cause damage to your cells. Antioxidants also help fight the oxidative stress that free radicals may cause. An easy way to remember is: antioxidants = anti-oxidative!

Free radicals can cause different issues in the body (especially within skin) where signs of aging may show more rapidly. You’ll also find free radicals in the environment, from things like pollution, UV radiation, smoking and more. All of these can lead to early signs of skin aging such as premature wrinkles, dryness and dullness.

ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS FOR SKIN

With the power to neutralize harmful free radicals, antioxidants are truly key in keeping your skin healthy-looking. So, what does all that mean for your skin? Antioxidants can help prevent wrinkles, repair damage and brighten your skin. Plus, they can even help to strengthen your skin barrier for the look of healthier, younger-looking skin.

Antioxidants in skincare are a little bit tricky as you won’t usually see them listed directly on an ingredient label. You can find antioxidants in a number of places including food, but when it comes to topicals, some of the best antioxidants are ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin E, niacinamide, green tea and more!