Antioxidants: What Are They and Why Do We Need Them?

One word that floats around the beauty industry often is antioxidants. Something that we’re sure are good for us without really knowing what they are or how we benefit from them. So, what exactly are they? Well, antioxidants are natural vitamins and minerals that protect the skin against free radicals - environmental molecules that damage the skin. To protect our complexion, antioxidants neutralize these free radicals and can even brighten the skin, calm irritation, and smoothen the appearance of fine lines.

Here are 4 examples of these amazing antioxidants and what they do to better our skin.

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Green Tea is rich in polyphenols that destroy free radicals and help in wound healing because of its anti-inflammatory properties, making it one of the best picks for those with sensitive skin and acne. This also helps in protecting the skin from the damaging effects of UV exposure as well as protect it from any irritation-causing bacteria.

Top V&M picks with Green Tea extract: Hair I Am, Shades of Shave, Chamomile Water Toner, Fresh Feminine Foaming Cleanser, and Sake Ferment Face Mask

Vitamin C

This antioxidant is the perfect one to refresh dull skin, as Vitamin C can calm and moisturize the complexion, boost collagen production, and smoothen uneven tone. It is also best known for its ability to lighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots as well as brighten the overall complexion to make it more rejuvenated and glowing.

Top V&M picks with Vitamin C: Marula Oil, CPC+G Oil, Cucumber+Guava Leaf Toner, Pure Glow Serum Primer, and Smother Me

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is the ultimate anti-aging antioxidant because it has the power to smoothen fine lines and wrinkles, soften bumps and roughness and lighten scars and dark spots. It also helps in lessening acne and brightening the complexion, as it promotes cell production and growth for the maintenance of the skin’s overall health.

Top V&M picks with Vitamin A: Emu Oil, Keep Safe, Smooch Lip Detox, Bare It All, and Pearl Luminescence

Vitamin E

This antioxidant is known to be able to do just about everything without being too harsh on the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties, protects the skin against free radicals and signs of premature aging, and helps in keeping the skin soft and supple (both needed to prevent scarring).

Top V&M picks with Vitamin A: Sacha Inchi Oil, Witch Hazel Toner, UNT All-Over Body Oils, Exfobomb, and Natural Cellulose Lip Scrubs

Can’t wait to try these antioxidant-rich products? Go to our stores in SM MOA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, Ayala 30th, Glorietta 3, Rockwell, or our Fairview HQ. You can also visit our website, Facebook or Instagram pages to know more.

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