• Antioxidants are known for their ability of fighting free radicals. The free radicals damage our skin cells and trigger premature aging
• Once the functions of antioxidants in defeating the free radicals were recognized by scientists around the world, they became integral parts of skin care products
• Vitamins E, A and C, zinc and selenium are nutrients in the form of antioxidants. These vitamins and minerals encourage growth of new cells
• Using skin care products with antioxidants can accelerate production of elastin and collagen, the two agents responsible for making our skin smooth and supple, and in the process delay the aging process
• Antioxidants can also protect our skin from harmful effects of sunrays
