What are anti-oxidants? | Sally Beauty

What are anti-oxidants?

Free radicals (oxidants) are unstable oxygen molecules that damage skin cells. Free radicals are caused by pollution, ultraviolet light, environmental conditions and some foods. Antioxidants, including vitamin E, betacarotene (vitamin A precursor) and vitamin C, may help prevent free radical damage when taken orally as vitamins. Antioxidant can also be beneficial when applied topically.