Researchers, dermatologists, skin care experts and beauty writers are all touting the benefits of antioxidants in your skin care regimen. So, what do antioxidants do?

Antioxidants are substances that protect your skin cells from damage. They are your skin’s natural bodyguards. Every day your skin is under attack from sunlight, pollution, smoke and poor dietary habits, which cause free radicals or “oxidants.” These atoms have an unpaired electron that can attack healthy cells, damaging them and causing premature aging of your skin, including wrinkles, loss of elasticity and age spots, potentially leading to skin cancer. Antioxidants are our main defense, rounding up and neutralizing free radicals before they wreak havoc on healthy skin.

An essential part of a natural, anti-aging skin care regimen, antioxidants need to be replenished constantly since they are depleted by the sun’s rays. To prevent premature aging, make sure your daily skin regimen products contain the vital vitamin A, B, C and E nutrients. Vitamin A works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and greatly improve your skin’s condition. Vitamin B is required to sustain life and is an essential nutrient and metabolism enzyme factor for cells. It is one of the most important antioxidants and almost all of our products have Vit. B5 (panthenol). Vitamin C is used to protect skin from UV damage and helps skin look smoother and firmer by supporting the body’s natural production of collagen. Vitamin E helps skin retain moisture and prevent scarring and age spots.

Also, boosting your intake of antioxidant-rich foods containing beta-carotene, lycopene, bioflavanoids and selenium will also help diminish premature signs of aging, keeping your skin youthful and beautiful. Some of these foods include citrus fruits, grapes, tomatoes, beans and lentils, green and white tea, walnuts, olive oil and salmon.

Luxurious Zia products are loaded with powerful antioxidants to help Defy Nature with Nature™. Some of the common antioxidant-filled ingredients you will find in our products include green and white tea, grape seed, red raspberry, currant and olive squalane.

Pamper your skin daily with a Zia Natural Skincare regimen and fight the effects of free radicals. Visit skin 101 on our website to learn what regimen best fits you.