I’m purposely calling this post “Anti-Oxidants, Miracle Ingredients and other Fads”. Slight twist of phrase there but it says a lot. After researching the “anti-oxidant” topic for several months, the conclusion from every reputable study that we found is that they might do something good for you if you ingest them, but do nothing when placed on top of the skin via a skin cream. This is in keeping with what we’ve written about a lot here, which is, pick a cream, toner and exfoliator that you love, that is a good quality with good, pesticide free ingredients if possible and use it. That’s all. The routine of cleansing, exfoliating and using sunscreen regularly is far more effective than paying a load of money for creams with “miracle ingredients”.
It’s like exercise. Many people put it off, and then do super workouts thinking it will make them look and feel good, while doing a little bit but doing it each day is the “secret”.
Find a skin care regimen that you like, and without fail each morning or evening, do it. Make it part of your daily habit. Then sit back and take the compliments.