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Comprehensive Guide to Antioxidant Ingredients in Skincare
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Comprehensive Guide to Antioxidant Ingredients in Skincare

11 March 2025


Antioxidant Ingredients Dictionary for Skin Care




Find the best antioxidant serums and skin care products for your skin type. This blog compares different types of antioxidants and helps you find the best for your skin concerns. There is a list of antioxidant ingredients for skin found in skincare products. How do these antioxidants work and what are the skin benefits? How do you choose which ingredients and products to buy?



I will discuss the best antioxidant ingredients in skincare to treat acne, rosacea, melasma and skin aging in addition to what antioxidants do, how they work, and their skin benefits.




I will help you shop for the best antioxidant products for your skin type.



There are many different antioxidants. It is best to get a variety in your diet and in skin care.




Most oral antioxidants do not make it to your skin, so you need an antioxidant serum or cream.



Some antioxidants are stronger than others. Choose the best one for you based on your skin type..




Keep reading to learn which type of antioxidants are best for you. In this section, I will list dermatologist-recommended serums, crams and sunscreens that have antioxidants. But there are so many choices so read this entire blog or take the quiz and I will help you shop by your Baumann Skin Type.



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Antioxidant Serums



Use these antioxidant serums in step 3 or your morning or evening regimen.




Which to choose depends on what skin concerns you have and what your Baumann Skin Type is.



Revision Skincare D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum




$135.00



Add to Cart




Revision Skincare Vitamin K Serum



$69.00




Add to Cart



Photozyme Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum With DNA




$105.00



Add to Cart




Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+



$54.00




Add to Cart



Filorga GLOBAL-REPAIR INTENSIVE Nutri-Restorative Multi-Revitalising Serum




$124.00



Out of Stock




ISDIN Flavo-C



$100.00




Add to Cart



ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules




$46.00


Out of Stock

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%

$116.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum

$57.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum

$135.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin K Serum

$69.00

Add to Cart

Photozyme Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum With DNA

$105.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Filorga GLOBAL-REPAIR INTENSIVE Nutri-Restorative Multi-Revitalising Serum

$124.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Flavo-C

$100.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules

$46.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%

$116.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum

$57.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum

$135.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin K Serum

$69.00

Add to Cart

Photozyme Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum With DNA

$105.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Filorga GLOBAL-REPAIR INTENSIVE Nutri-Restorative Multi-Revitalising Serum

$124.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Flavo-C

$100.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules

$46.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%

$116.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum

$57.00

Add to Cart

Antioxidant Moisturizers

Use these lotions and creams in step 4 of your routine or after any toners or serums in your skin care routine.

Antioxidant creams are best for dry skin types. Our favorite antioxidant cream for dry skin is the barrier repair moisturizer is Zerafite Wrinkle Defense Barrier Cream.

Creamy and luxurious antioxidant moisturizers for dry skin:

Obagi Hydrate Light Weightless Gel Cream

$65.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx C-Results Vitamin C Hydrating Antioxidant Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Active Soothing Cream

$28.99

Out of Stock

Replenix Age Restore Nightime Therapy Deluxe Mini

$45.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream

$180.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour

$120.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin HydraLuxe

$160.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour Night

$128.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Hyla3D Face Cream

$118.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Regeneration Booster

$230.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Hydrate Light Weightless Gel Cream

$65.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx C-Results Vitamin C Hydrating Antioxidant Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Active Soothing Cream

$28.99

Out of Stock

Replenix Age Restore Nightime Therapy Deluxe Mini

$45.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream

$180.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour

$120.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin HydraLuxe

$160.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour Night

$128.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Hyla3D Face Cream

$118.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Regeneration Booster

$230.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Hydrate Light Weightless Gel Cream

$65.00

Add to Cart

ClarityRx C-Results Vitamin C Hydrating Antioxidant Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Active Soothing Cream

$28.99

Out of Stock

Replenix Age Restore Nightime Therapy Deluxe Mini

$45.00

Add to Cart

Biopelle Tensage Stem Cell Cream

$180.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour

$120.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin HydraLuxe

$160.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Age Contour Night

$128.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Hyla3D Face Cream

$118.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Regeneration Booster

$230.00

Add to Cart

Oily skin types need a light noncomedogenic antioxidant cream, light serum, or lotion.

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

antioxidant oils

Antioxidant Oils

Antioxidant oils are great for soothing sensitive skin and conditions such as:

Eczema

Inflammation

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Skin Allergy

Stinging Skin

Sunscreens with Antioxidants

If you get a lot of sun exposure, consider using Heliocare capsules with polypodium leucotomas to help protects your skin and a sunscreen that has SPF and antioxidants.

Neocutis Reactive+ Anti-Oxidant Serum + Broad Spectrum SPF 45

$105.00

Out of Stock

Replenix Tinted Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30

$44.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Luminous Broad Spectrum SPF 41

$41.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

$31.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion SPF 50+

$64.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

$70.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 30 Cooling Water-Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

$37.99

Add to Cart

MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer SPF 30

$76.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis Reactive+ Anti-Oxidant Serum + Broad Spectrum SPF 45

$105.00

Out of Stock

Replenix Tinted Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30

$44.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Luminous Broad Spectrum SPF 41

$41.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

$31.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion SPF 50+

$64.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

$70.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 30 Cooling Water-Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

$37.99

Add to Cart

MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer SPF 30

$76.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis Reactive+ Anti-Oxidant Serum + Broad Spectrum SPF 45

$105.00

Out of Stock

Replenix Tinted Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30

$44.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Luminous Broad Spectrum SPF 41

$41.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

$31.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion SPF 50+

$64.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

$70.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 30 Cooling Water-Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

$37.99

Add to Cart

MDSolarSciences Daily Perfecting Moisturizer SPF 30

$76.00

Add to Cart

What do antioxidants do?

What Antioxidants Do

Antioxidants protect against the ravages of free radicals by reducing and neutralizing them. Free radicals are also called reactive oxygen species (ROS).

The skin has natural antioxidants to protect itself, but they are not enough to protect skin from excess sun and pollution.

Oral supplements, beverages, foods, vitamins, and topical antioxidant serums and creams can be used to help the skin protect itself from free radicals. The benefits of antioxidants are that they protect skin from inflammation, pigmentation and aging.

how antioxidants work

How Antioxidant Ingredients in Skincare Work

Antioxidants work by donating an electron to free radicals which calms them down and prevents them from stealing electrons from vital cell components like cell membranes.

Once they donate an electron to a free radical, they have no more electrons and cannot help anymore. This is why you need so many antioxidants! They get used up really fast, especially when many free radicals (also called reactive oxygen species) are being generated.

Free radicals

Bonus Antioxidants

Antioxidants benefit skin by blocking free radicals. This helps prevent:

aging

hyperpigmentation

inflammation

skin barrier damage

But some “bonus antioxidants” have additional characteristics that can help your skin. These vary depending on the antioxidant ingredient

Here are some examples of the most interesting bonus antioxidants in skin care products:

Coenzyme Q10 gives cells energy

Green tea soothes inflammation.

Vitamin C increases collagen.

Saururus chinensis prevents collagen breakdown

Crepidiastrum Denticulatum protects skin from pollutants

Natural antioxidants

Natural Antioxidants In Skin

Antioxidants that naturally occur in the skin include superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, α-tocopherol (vitamin E), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), glutathione, and ubiquinone. [1]

Natural antioxidants are found in many layers of the skin. Are large concentration are found in the skin’s oil which is why an oily skin type is considered healthier than a dry skin type.

Sebum (oil) produced by the sebaceous glands on the face has many antioxidants such as Vitamin E in it that can help protect your skin.

The lips do not have sebaceous glands and therefore have less antioxidant protection than the rest of the face. This is one reason that skin cancer is more common on the lips.

antioxidant benefits

Antioxidant Benefits

Although antioxidants occur naturally in the human body and are in foods and drinks, higher levels in the skin can be achieved by topical serums and creams. Oral antioxidants do not raise the levels high enough in skin so for good protection you need an antioxidant serum or cream.

The body’s natural antioxidants are used up very quickly by exposure to UV light, visible light, pollution, toxins, and normal metabolism.

As we age, we produce fewer natural antioxidants and we need to get extra in our diet and topical skin care products.[2]

You need as many different forms of antioxidants as possible because one type of antioxidant is not enough. For example, you need both fat and water soluble antioxidants.

For this reason, you should get as many antioxidants in foods, supplements, beverages, and topical cosmeceutical skincare products as possible. More is better!

Antioxidants to Prevent Aging

Antioxidants may help prevent skin aging by protecting skin from the damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants may prevent wrinkles, but antioxidants do not erase wrinkles that are already present.

One exception to this is Vitamin C, which, in addition to being an antioxidant, also helps increase collagen production. So Vitamin C is one antioxidant that can improve skin texture and wrinkles.

antioxidants for acne

Antioxidants for Acne

Acne is characterized by inflammation in the hair follicle that leads to clogged pores, pimples, and cysts. (12-14) This inflammation causes free radicals.

The bacteria that causes acne known as Cutibacterium acnes has porphyrins in it which can also cause free radicals.

When porphyrins are exposed to specific wavelengths of light, they transition from a ground state to an excited state. This excited state is short-lived and energetically unstable. The excited porphyrin can become a photosensitizer and cause free radicals (ROS).These ROS lead to even more skin redness and inflammation. Using an antioxidant serum in a noncomedogenic moisturizer can help treat acne.

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini C-ESTA Face Cream

$129.00

Add to Cart

Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Cream

$125.00

Add to Cart

EltaMD PM Restore Moisturizer

$17.00

Out of Stock

SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex

$150.00

Out of Stock

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 15%

$110.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

$146.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex

$230.00

Add to Cart

Derma Made Antioxidant C Serum+

$54.00

Add to Cart

Antioxidants for rosacea

Antioxidants for Rosacea

Antioxidants may help alleviate the symptoms of rosacea. In fact, some of the benefit of the prescription rosacea medication Metronidazole may be due to its antioxidant capabilities.

Underlying inflammation and oxidative stress play role in rosacea. By reducing oxidative stress, antioxidants can reduce the inflammation and redness associated with rosacea, providing a soothing effect on the skin. Look for antioxidants that also have anti-inflammatory abilities such as:

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Green tea extract (contains epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG)

Resveratrol (found in grapes and wine)

Quercetin (found in apples and onions)

Silymarin (from milk thistle)

Licorice extract (contains glabridin)

Curcumin (from turmeric)

Including these antioxidants in your skin care routine or diet may provide relief from rosacea’s inflammatory symptoms,

Antioxidants for skin lightening

Antioxidants for Skin Lightening

A few antioxidants are also tyrosinase inhibitors and therefore have skin lightening abilities.

The most well known is ascorbic acid, Vitamin C. Licorice extract is also good.

Arbutin and Kojic acid have weak antioxidant abilities. Niacinamide, which treats hyperpigmentation by blocking the PAR-2 receptor, has weak antioxidant abilities.

Vitamin C is the best antioxidant ingredient to use to treat dark spots on the skin.

La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Clarifying Serum

$140.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Force Field Kit with Professional-C Serum 20%

$189.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex

$125.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

$26.99

Out of Stock

ISDIN Flavo-C

$100.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules

$46.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules

$46.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Clarifying Serum

$140.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Force Field Kit with Professional-C Serum 20%

$189.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex

$125.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

$26.99

Out of Stock

ISDIN Flavo-C

$100.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules

$46.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules

$46.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Clarifying Serum

$140.00

Add to Cart

Obagi Force Field Kit with Professional-C Serum 20%

$189.00

Out of Stock

Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex

$125.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

$26.99

Out of Stock

ISDIN Flavo-C

$100.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampules

$46.00

Out of Stock

ISDIN Hyaluronic Booster 10 Ampoules

$46.00

Add to Cart

ISDIN Melatonik® Restorative Melatonin Night Serum

$160.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Cream

$54.99

Add to Cart

Types of antioxidants

Types of Antioxidants

There are many types of antioxidants. Some are fat soluble while others are water soluble. Some are anti-inflammatory, while a few lighten skin. Some help prevent skin cancer. Some are strong and others are weak.

Some have special abilities:

Vitamin C increases collagen

Resveratrol decreases cellular senescence

Coenzyme Q 10 and niacinamide increase cellular energy

Its best to combine many different types in your skin care routine.

Why We Need Many Different Types of Antioxidants

After an antioxidant “disarms” a free radical by giving it an electron, the antioxidant no longer has an electron to give. It needs to be given more electrons or “recycled”.

When antioxidants donate an electron, they themselves can become unstable and potentially act as weak free radicals. This is where the concept of “network antioxidants” comes into play. In the body, there exists a network of antioxidants that can regenerate or recycle one another back into their active form after they’ve been used up. This interplay is crucial for ensuring sustained protection against oxidative stress.

For instance, vitamin C can help regenerate vitamin E after it’s been oxidized. Some antioxidants, like glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and polyphenols, are known for having multiple electrons to donate, making them particularly effective in neutralizing free radicals.

Antioxidants work synergistically to enhance the power of each other which is why you need several types of antioxidants in your skin care routine.

Fat soluble vs water soluble

Fat Soluble vs. Water Soluble Antioxidants

There are 2 main types of antioxidants:

Fat soluble

Water soluble.

The fat-soluble antioxidants are usually found in creams and oils. They protect the lipid-filled cell membranes. Fat soluble antioxidants include include Vitamin E (tocopherol), Carotenoids, Coenzyme Q10, idebenone, and lycopene.

Water soluble antioxidants are usually formulated in toners or serums. They protect the hydrophilic section inside the skin cells. Water soluble antioxidants found in cosmeceuticals include ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Green tea, silymarin and glutathione.

Alpha lipoic acid is unusual in that it is both fat soluble and water soluble.

The Most Powerful Antioxidants for Skin

There is not one best antioxidant for the skin, but green tea, resveratrol, and Vitamin C have the most evidence-based research to support their use. It is best to have a combination of different types of antioxidants, both fat and water soluble.

There are several important factors to consider when looking for the best antioxidants for skin:

Oral antioxidants (food, drink, or supplements) must be absorbed in the stomach, move to the blood stream and make it to the skin. Most do not.

Topical antioxidants must be absorbed into the deep layers of skin and remain there long enough to target free radicals

Many antioxidants are very unstable and become oxidized and inactive before reaching the target. Heat, light, air and other skincare ingredients can make antioxidants ineffective.

Skincare products with antioxidants must be formulated, manufactured, and packaged to minimize air and light exposure- this is challenging and expensive.

list of antioxidant ingredients

List of Antioxidant Ingredients in Skin Care Products

Powerful Antioxidants

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Artemisia capillaris

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

Coffeeberry Extract

Curcumin

Genistein

Glutathione

Grape Seed Extract

Green Tea

Idebenone

Melatonin

Polygonatum Multiflorum Extract (Solomon’s Seal Root Extract)

Polyphenols

Pomegranate

Pycnogenol

Resveratrol

Silymarin

Vaccinium myrtillus (also called wild bilberry)

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

A-tocopherol, Vitamin E

Medium-Strength Antioxidants

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract

Caffeine

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Coffea Arabica

Crepidiastrum Denticulatum Extract

Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract

Polygonatum Multiflorum Extract (Solomon’s Seal Root Extract)

Polypodium Leucotomos

Saururus chinensis also called Asian Lizard’s Tail Plant or Chinese Lizard’s Tail

Tetrhydrodiferuloylmethane

Ulmus Davidiana

Weak Antioxidants

Arbutin

Kojic acid

Niacinamide

Polyphenols and Flavinoids

Polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, and plants. Flavinoids are a type of polyphenol. Polyphenols have a strong antioxidant capacity. All polyphenols are antioxidants but not all antioxidants are polyphenols.

Retinol and Retinoids

Retinol is not an antioxidant. It is a retinoid. Retinoids are in the Vitamin A family. Retinoids are great for skin but retinoids like retinol are not antioxidants.

Click here to learn how retinol and retinoids treat aging skin.

Best Antioxidant Skin Care Routine

There are many dermatologist-recommended antioxidant skin care products. Which is best for your skin care routine and when to use them in your regimen depends upon your Baumann Skin Type.

16 Bauman Skin Types

You should choose products based on your Baumann Skin Type. Take the quiz and we will give you a skin care routine and a list of products that are right for you.

DQH Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C? It’s easy to create a skincare routine, but knowing how to use it is another thing entirely. In most cases, if you’re not getting the desired skin results, it could be due to the layering of conflicting ingredients. So, is it possible that salicylic acid and vitamin C are such ingredients? Or are these active ingredients the duo that’s been missing from your skincare routine? If you want answers, stick around because today we are going to explain the benefits of salicylic acid and vitamin C and how they can be used in your daily life. What are the benefits of salicylic acid for skin? Salicylic acid is one of the most commonly used beta hydroxy acids and is favored by many people with oily, acne-prone skin. This acid is derived from willow bark, and unlike its water-soluble relatives (called alpha-hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which means it can penetrate deeper into the lower layers of the skin. Once it reaches the lower layers, it can help unclog pores of excess sebum, dirt, bacteria, debris, and impurities. This results in clearer skin tones and greater definition. Not only does salicylic acid benefit the underlying layers, but the outer surface of the skin benefits as well. When applied to the skin, salicylic acid removes the buildup of dead skin cells. This is accomplished by breaking the bonds that hold dead cells to the surface. Over time, this can cause the complexion to look dull and prone to acne, blackheads, and other blemishes. If you’d like to learn more about salicylic acid and how it can improve your skin, check out this dedicated blog post from a beauty insider. What are the benefits of vitamin C for skin? Vitamin C is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants, which means it is very effective at fighting free radicals and preventing them from causing further skin damage. Examples of free radicals include pollution, central heating, UV rays and harsh climate. They attack proteins, fats and cell membranes as soon as they come into contact with the skin, causing signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles as well as hyperpigmentation, flaky patches of skin and loss of elasticity. Many people usually prefer to use vitamin C in their morning routine as this ingredient gives the complexion a radiant glow. You’ll also find that vitamin C can target areas of hyperpigmentation, plumping the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The thing about vitamin C is that there are a lot of outdated studies going back to the 1950s that describe vitamin C as an unstable skin component. Thanks to improvements in modern technology, this is no longer the case as all products now contain a stable form of vitamin C. Visit The Beauty Insider to learn more about vitamin C. So please check out our blog post. Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C? Yes, you absolutely can. In fact, it’s thought that using salicylic acid before using vitamin C ensures it penetrates faster and works faster. This is an efficient way to utilize two power sources, and the reason has to do with pH. For example, the skin’s natural pH is about 4.7, making it slightly acidic. Salicylic acid and vitamin C are also both acidic, and you’ll find that vitamin C is absorbed quickly into the skin. Therefore, using salicylic acid beforehand can increase the acidity of the skin and allow vitamin C to penetrate into the skin faster. While this is considered an effective way to combine two powerful ingredients, you need to be aware of your skin type and how it reacts to certain active ingredients. Even people with perfect, normal skin can experience skin sensitivity and irritation. Therefore, always consult a doctor or dermatologist before using any new products on your skin. It’s also important to follow skin application rules. In this case, you need to use the product correctly to ensure you get the best results for your skin. If you’re not sure what I mean, the basic rule for skin is to start with the thinnest consistency and work your way up to the thickest consistency. This prevents a barrier from forming on the surface, preventing other active ingredients from penetrating the skin. Can I use salicylic acid at night and vitamin C in the morning? Yes, absolutely, this is considered the most effective way to get returns without any adverse side effects. This is because there is enough time between applications to ensure that the skin’s pH levels return to balance. You’ll also find that Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and is perfect for use in the morning to ensure your skin is protected and looking its healthiest. Due to the small size of salicylic acid molecules, it is an acid that is able to reach the deepest parts of the skin. While this is effective at keeping skin clear, it also increases the risk of irritation and photosensitivity. Therefore, many people prefer to use powerful BHAs in their evening routine without exposure to UV rays, pollution, or harsh weather. Warning: If you avoid using sunscreen every day, none of these ingredients will do what your skin needs. The combination of chemical peels and powerful ingredients increases the risk of further damage to the skin’s surface. Use SPF 50 every day to keep your skin protected and your lipid barrier healthy, even on cloudy days, keeping your skin in top condition.
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