Antioxidants

The use of antioxidants in any anti-aging skin care regimen is essential in order to combat and prevent further damage. Vitamins have been used to combat free radical damage for many years. Unfortunately, they get used up rather quickly since it takes one vitamin to neutralize one free radical. Enzymes are more efficient free radical scavengers; however, they depend on the presence of a healthy cellular environment and certain trace minerals to synthesize them. There is growing evidence of the synergy that exists in using combinations of antioxidants along with sunscreens. Some antioxidants have protective benefits while others work as protectants in addition to stimulating age-reversal changes.