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ANTIOXIDANTS: INGREDIENT DEEP DIVE

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 Hi, babes!  Emma here, and today we'll be discussing antioxidants! Join me for a moment as we unpack.  So, what are antioxidants, anyway? , you might be wondering.  Antioxidants are perhaps the most universally loved group of compounds by skin experts, outside of sunscreen. Antioxidants are a flexible addition to any skincare programme because of their capacity to protect the skin from harm caused by free radicals (those unstable molecules that take electrons from healthy cells to stabilise themselves, weakening your innocent skin cells in the process). And which one's are right for me?, might be your next question. There are several antioxidants to select from when it comes to incorporating one into your daily regimen. While they all have the same purpose of preserving your skin from oxidative stress, combining antioxidants with additional compounds can be beneficial to your skin. It's all about figuring out which one is right for your skin type and issues. Okay, ...