Included in everything from skincare to snack food, antioxidants are a popular ingredient – and for good reason! However, few people know what antioxidants are and how they work. Here’s your guide!
Antioxidants are natural compounds found in foods that stop or delay damage to your body’s cells. Vitamins A, C, E, and green tea are examples of these compounds. Essentially, antioxidants protect your skin from free radicals, which are highly reactive compounds that bind to and eventually damage normal skin cells in the body.
In skincare, antioxidants can work wonders, such as brightening your skin, calming irritation, and smoothing fine lines.
Green tea is best for soothing; it’s chock-full of polyphenols that both demolish free radicals and work as an anti-inflammatory powerhouse. Do you have rosacea, psoriasis, sensitive skin, or acne? Green tea is for you – both as an ingredient in your skincare routine and a staple in your diet.
Vitamin C brightens you right up! It boosts collagen production, which tightens fine lines and smooths your skin out. It can also lighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots when used over time.
Vitamin A is your go-to time machine – in fact, retinol is just Vitamin A concentrate. This list is a long one; Vitamin A smooths fine lines, fills in wrinkles, softens bumps and rough patches, brightens skin, fades scars and dark marks, and drastically reduces acne. How’s that for magic?
Vitamin E is an oasis for dry skin – it’s moisturizing capacity is off the chart. A natural anti-inflammatory, Vitamin E keeps the skin soft and supple which is vital in protecting against scars.
Incorporate antioxidants into your skincare routine with our help. Take a look at our Vitamin C facial!
1725 State Street “C”
Santa Barbara, CA 93101