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What Is an Antioxidant Serum?

April 18, 2023 3 min read

What Is an Antioxidant Serum?

These days, antioxidant beauty products are all the rage. The market is full of lotions and potions that promise to repair skin, roll back the ravages of aging, and protect you from Mother Nature’s damaging rays.

But do they actually work? Is the hype justified, or is antioxidant just a buzzword? These are all fair questions. Below, we’re breaking down the truth about antioxidant serums.

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What Are Antioxidants?

Before diving into the nuts and bolts of antioxidant serums, let’s discuss the science and clarify a few associated components.

  • Free radicals: Free radicals are molecules that steal electrons from other cells. They trigger atom destabilization, leading to rashes, fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration.
  • Oxidation: Oxidation is a chemical reaction that allows free radicals to damage neighboring cells. 
  • Antioxidants: Antioxidants are compounds that reduce the number of free radicals in the blood and encourage cell turnover, mitigating oxidation opportunities.

Antioxidants stabilize free radicals, stimulating cellular repair and mitigating skin deterioration. Or, in layman’s terms: Skin doused with antioxidants looks healthier and younger.

Vitamins A, B3, C, and E are antioxidant powerhouses, as are certain acids, like alpha-lipoic and ferulic. Packing your diet with fruits, veggies, green tea, and healthy proteins is the best way to load up on the helpful compounds. Antioxidant serums also give your skin a deoxidation boost.

How Can Antioxidants Benefit Your Skin?

We’ve laid out the science behind antioxidants. Now, let’s explore how the free radical fighters can benefit your skin.

First and foremost, people with sensitive skin should run, not walk, toward foods and products containing antioxidants. Since oxidation stress is the source of many skin irritations, compounds that stabilize atoms help relieve related symptoms. Antioxidants have the following potential benefits:

  •  Better protection from UVA and UVB solar radiation
  •  Brighter skin
  •  Faster cellular regeneration
  •  Less discoloration and fewer dark spots
  •  Reduced symptoms of acne-related breakouts

Research also suggests that antioxidant topicals may slow epidermal aging and fight the effects of air pollution and smoking.

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Serums and Antioxidants: How Do They Work?

So, what’s the best way to incorporate antioxidants into your life? 

Eating healthy is a great start. However, serums also make sense because they infuse the skin with extra nutrients. Since skin is incredibly porous, the antioxidant atoms easily soak into the body’s chemical environment. In a way, serums are like a glass of water for the skin.

Our daily antioxidant serum is an incredible way to brighten, hydrate, and protect your skin. It has been developed for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and astaxanthin are all the main ingredients in this product to even out your skin tone, promote soft skin, prevent environmental damage, and more. An antioxidant serum that offers healthy and radiant skin, what more could you want? 

If you want the best results, we recommend following a few simple tips before you start using anything new to your routine. 

  • Tip 1: Let a dermatologist check your skin. If you take any dermatological medicines, learn about potential negative interactions.
  • Tip 2: Use earth-friendly products with legitimate ingredients. When shopping, opting for the cheapest option isn’t always wise when it comes to face serums. It’s crucial to dive into the ingredients and what they will do for your skin. 
  • Tip 3: Do a spot test. Dab a small amount on the side or bottom of your face when using any new product. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to ensure a rash doesn’t develop. If not, it’s probably safe to use.
  • Tip 4: Apply the serum before moisturizing. Using our eco-friendly reusable cotton rounds to apply and remove beauty products is a great choice for you and the planet. To reap all of the benefits of your sustainable skin care routine, apply your antioxidant serum before using a moisturizer.

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Could Antioxidant Serum Be Your Skin’s Saving Grace?

Consuming antioxidant-rich foods goes a long way toward boosting your health. Applying an antioxidant serum brings these benefits directly to your skin. Many users laud antioxidant serums as the secret to keeping their skin smooth and age-defying. They could be the ideal option for you too. Using our antioxidant serum and other products, such as our hair and body oil, will leave your skin feeling healthy and moisturized.