Why is an antioxidant skincare routine important and where do we find them?

Along with following a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, you need to include antioxidant skincare to your healthy habits. The use of topical skincare is just as important. It gives your skin cells the protection they need to fight the aging effects of free radicals, our nemesis. Signs of free radical damage are wrinkles, saggy skin, age spots and even skin cancer. Free radicals are actually promoted by sunlight, smoking, pollutions and bad diet habits.

The best antioxidant skincare routines will include some of the following:

Vitamin C is the best known and incredibly powerful antioxidant addition and will help increase your skins collagen production, reduces wrinkles and those pesky find lines around your eyes. It will even help your skin heal and reduce the appearance of scars. We recommend C+E Ferulic Combination Antioxidant Treatment

Vitamin A/Retinol has been clinically proven to reduce winkles and fine lines, increase collagen production, fights acne, keep the skin hydrated, and minimize large pores. It will also smooth your skin and improve its elasticity. We recommend RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

Green tea is so good for you for so many reasons including protection from periodontal disease, cancer and is even heart smart. Now research is saying that it is a great addition to your antioxidant skin care regimen. Have a cup and know you are boosting the health of your skin. We recommend H2O Plus Green Tea Antioxidant Face Complex

Resveratrol is a powerhouse skin care ingredient that can be found grapes among other things. In clinical studies it was mentioned as beneficial for improving skin density, firmness and helps support the product of collagen. We recommend CSI Resveratrol Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Coenzyme Q10 is a super antioxidant that every part of your body needs. It will help protect you from the damages of free radicals, improves the production of the energy in your cells. If you're serious about your antioxidant skincare program it's a great idea to include Coenzyme Q10. We recommend Night Repair Cream with CoEnzyme Q10 and Resveratrol

Vitamin E is another must for antioxidant skincare as it helps protect your skin from UV damage. Sunlight is the leading cause for creating older looking skin and skin cancers. We recommend Jason 25,000 I.U. Vitamin E Age Renewal Moisturizing Creme

Flavonoids will protect you from free radical damage and help prevent UV damage to your skin.

Glutathione is the perfect antioxidant to have in your skincare plan and is perfect for reducing age spots and other types of skin discoloration. It also safeguards your cells from oxidative stress including free radicals. We recommend SkinWhite Glutathione Hand & Body Lotion

Don't forget to lather on sunscreen. Antioxidants are wonderful and extremely important but they do not protect you from sunburn and the damage that your skin is assaulted with by the sun. Along with your antioxidant skincare program you'll want to use sunscreen or moistures that include SPF protection. We recommend Decleor Aroma Sun Protective Anti-Wrinkle Cream

By following an antioxidant skincare program and taking care of yourself both on the inside and the outside, you will see and feel the healthy results from your efforts. Remember prevention is the way to go for healthy, beautiful life.