We know that antioxidants are great for weight loss and our overall health, so it's no surprise that they can work wonders on our skin, too! These powerful ingredients can transform dull skin, keep you protected from UV rays, and even reverse the signs of aging. To help ease you into the antioxidant skincare scene, we've compiled a list of the best products that dermatologists swear by, each of which come equipped with the antioxidants your skin has been missing!
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When applied in the morning, antioxidant skincare products can act as an effective sunscreen, says New York City–based dermatologist Neal Schultz, M.D. "If you apply an antioxidant in the morning and then go outside, it will act much like a sunscreen, sponging up UV-generated free radicals before they can harm the skin," he tells Vogue.
Drunk Elephant's Rise + Glow Duo acts as a daily dose of vitamins for your skin, delivering powerful antioxidants that firm, brighten and hydrate the complexion.
Drunk Elephant Rise + Glow Duo ($23)
This cleanser contains "dirt-grabbing" minerals that work to cleanse the skin and detoxify it from harmful free radical-releasing impurities. This cleansing "sweep" is needed to prevent pollution and toxins from settling into the skin, which cause premature aging, dehydration and irritation.
Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser ($25)
If you've got dull and dry winter skin, then this the mask for you. It quenches your skin's thirst with nourishing combination of honey, propolis, and amino acid-rich royal jelly. Plus, Ellen Marmur, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, says that applying antioxidants at night is the best thing you can do for your skin. "Every step of our nightly rejuvenation process gives off some by-products, like toxic free radicals. Antioxidants can help the skin to repair by capturing that excess energy overnight," she says.
Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask ($56)
OleHenriksen's Truth Serum contains vitamin C and collagen, which will brighten the skin and keep it hydrated all day long.
OleHenriksen Truth Serum Mini ($15)