We are determined to be disciplined in the cleansing, toning and moisturizing ritual for the good of our skin. We are also convinced that antioxidants actually help fight free radicals that are damaging to our skin. We resolve to use only antioxidant skin care products whenever possible. Add to that….we should try to eat anti-oxidant food as much as possible. But what are these foods?

Here are some of them:

~Vitamin A or Beta Carotene – it has been discovered that beta-carotene protects dark green, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits from solar radiation damage and it is thought that it plays a similar role in human body. Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots are particularly rich sources of beta-carotene.
~Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – is a water-soluble compound that fulfills antioxidant role, among others, in living systems. Important sources include citrus fruits (like oranges, sweet lime etc.), green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, raw cabbage and tomatoes.
~Vitamin E- is a principal fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin in the body. It protects cellular membranes, lipoproteins and other “oily” structures. Sources include wheat germ, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and fish-liver oil.