Vitamin C has long been THE star of the antioxidant family. With newer formulations, nearly every skin, even the sensitive, can benefit from the serious actions of Vitamin C.
Major topical antioxidants and their benefits:
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid):
Helps brighten skin tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, protects against environmental stressors like UV radiation, and promotes collagen production
Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Acts as a potent moisturizer, helps in healing scars and burns, protects against free radicals and UV damage, and enhances skin smoothness.
Green Tea Extract (Polyphenols): Anti-inflammatory properties, helps reduce redness and irritation, protects against UV damage, and promotes skin hydration.
Resveratrol (Derived from grapes and berries): Anti-aging properties, protects against environmental stressors, reduces inflammation, and promotes collagen synthesis.
Ferulic Acid: Enhances the stability and efficacy of other antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, protects against sun damage, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone): Helps in reducing oxidative damage, supports cellular energy production, improves skin texture, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Improves skin elasticity, enhances barrier function, reduces hyperpigmentation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
These antioxidants are commonly used in skincare products for their ability to combat free radicals, which contribute to premature aging and skin damage.
