If there is one thing you expect to see in a great skincare product, it's a s**t load of antioxidants.
Antioxidants
are natural molecules that are found in plants, fruits, vegetables and even
meats, fish and dairy. What make antioxidants truly amazing is that they protect skin
from damaging free radicals, which are unstable molecules caused
by environmental nasties (for example UV exposure, pollution, and smoke). It is
these free radicals that cause wrinkles, pigmentation and poor skin
condition.
In
addition to protecting skin from free radicals, antioxidants can:
- Reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Reduce the appearance of scars
- Firm skin
- Treat sun damage
- Calm the skin and reduce inflammation
- Increase collagen production
- Treat pigmentation
- Treat acne
Due to their amazing benefits, antioxidants are considered active ingredients that are commonly found in result-driven skincare products. The most common and most effective antioxidants in these products are:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Retinol
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Polyphenol
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Coenzyme Q10
It is important to mention that although antioxidants are beneficial when put onto the skin, they are even more beneficial when put into the body. For these reasons, make sure you have a balanced diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables to ensure your body is healthy from the inside out!
Recommendations
- Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque 75ml (£34.50 Liberty / $48.00 ULTA Beauty)
- The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash 100ml (£8.00 The Body Shop)
- StriVectin-AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment 50ml (£79.00 Harrods / $109.00 www.strivectin.com)
- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator 59ml(£99.00 www.cultbeauty.co.uk / $120.00 Sephora)
