Antioxidant Vitamins – One of the Vital Ingredients In Wrinkle Creams

Vitamin C Ester ~ is also called L-ascorbic acid and has numerous essential health benefits; for skin care, it is needed to synthesize collagen.

Vitamin E ~ is a vitamin that protects the membranes of cells from damage from oxidants and is important for skin care. Look for it in its natural form as an ingredient.

Vitamin A ~ is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for many healthy body functions including the cell membranes. As a skin-care antioxidant it is often called retinol and used widely for the treatment of fine lines, sun-damage, acne and more.

The ingredient retinol, retinyl palmitate, retin-A or pro-retinol are all derivatives of Vitamin A. This is one of the most effective ingredients against lines and wrinkles as stimulates the growth of new collagen underlying the skin and cause exfoliation by speeding up the renewal of skin cells. There is some debate on which form is the best to use.

Vitamin A is also an antioxidant. Products containing this ingredient should be used sparingly and for short intervals only as they can cause skin irritation, redness and sun sensitivity. Any form of Vitamin should not be used by expecting mothers as it can cause birth defects.

Vitamin C and Vitamin E are Common Antioxidants in Skin Lotions As Well. The most common antioxidants in anti-aging and wrinkle creams are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Vitamin C is a potent molecule when it eaten and applied topically to the skin. It helps to heal, renew and diminish dull, gray skin. Vitamin E repairs and protects the skin and works well in conjunction with Vitamin C.