Antioxidants are a must for skincare. They work against free radicals in the body and can help to slow down the gaining process. Daily use of antioxidants can help to restore some youthful vigor to a person’s skin and may cover over sunspots or soothe inflammation. Therefore, you want to be sure to have some antioxidants in your skincare products. Here are a few to look for:

  • Vitamin C – Most people don’t realize that some vitamins are powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C is one of the most potent and has some of the best research to support the benefits. Vitamin C, besides fighting free radicals, may also help your skin to produce more collagen, thereby firming the skin and helping it to heal. It’s a good idea to apply a vitamin C serum in the morning before your sunscreen to help both prevent sun damage and heal any existing damage. At night apply a hyaluronic acid infused serum with peptides to boost collagen production.

  • Vitamin B3 – Also known as Niacinamide, this is another vitamin that is an antioxidant. It works really well for counteracting inflammation. Therefore, it is often recommended for acneic skin types to help calm a breakout. It may also help with rosacea. Since there are no known side effects to using this antioxidant topically, you can even try it on sensitive skin.

  • Vitamin E – This is another healing antioxidant. You will find it in most lotions or creams. When your skin is dry, a moisturizer with vitamin E can help to heal and soothe the skin while also preventing further cracking and breaking. It also seems to have a stabilizing impact on other antioxidants, so you may see it paired with the others on our list in the same product.

  • Vitamin A – You probably see this one on the ingredients list as Retinol. However, Retinol is just a derivative of vitamin A. It is another antioxidant that boosts collagen production and helps to repair the skin. In fact, vitamin A is even available in prescription skincare products (it is usually called tretinoin in a prescription). Vitamin A can help with fine lines and wrinkles as well as with evening skin tone.

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