The 13 Best Antioxidant Serums Ever, According to Dermatologists
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- 31 Oct 2022
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Skin-care ingredients can get tricky, especially if we're talking about umbrella terms like antioxidants. Chances are, you might be acquainted with some of the most popular antioxidants in skin care already, like vitamin C and niacinamide. However, the best antioxidant serums contain a slew of these oxidative stress- and free radical-fighting ingredients so your skin will look and feel its best after every use.
What are antioxidants, anyway? According to Los Angeles-based, board-certified dermatologist James Y. Wang, MD, antioxidants are molecules that neutralize the effects of free radicals, also known as oxidants, that are created from both your metabolism and external factors. "Free radicals are thought to damage DNA and lead to mutations that cause the signs of aging," he says. Dr. Wang also notes that antioxidants can play a key role in supporting the health of your skin barrier. "Antioxidants ensure that the barrier remains healthy and is able to defend against environmental assaults, such as UV light, pollution, and chemicals," he says.
Since antioxidants target free radical damage at the molecular level, both Dr. Wang and Nava Greenfield, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, note that antioxidants can actually prevent the development of cancer. "DNA damage results in aging skin and can also cause skin cancer," says Dr. Greenfield. "Antioxidants prevent the DNA damage that can cause irreversible damage resulting in aging skin and skin cancer." Read More...
