Vitamin E
Vitamin is an antioxidant that helps prevent premature aging by boosting collagen production, which leads to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. The most effective application of Vitamin E, is through topical treatments and alpha-tocopherol acetate (a form of Vitamin E) has been shown to have maximum benefit.
Best food sources of Vitamin E: While this Vitamin E is best applied topically, it can also be beneficial to feed your body foods that are high in this Vitamin. The best food sources of vitamin E include sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, swiss chard, avocado, peanuts and asparagus.
Resveratrol
While resveratrol is still a relatively new antioxidant, research has shown that it’s a powerful antioxidant for healthy, youthful-looking skin. Resveratrol helps protect the skin against the elements (environment, stress, etc..), brightens dull looking skin and calms redness.
Best food sources of resveratrol: grapes, red wine, blueberries, cranberries, cocoa, and dark chocolate
Selenium
This trace mineral is not only a potent antioxidant—it also helps speed up your body’s natural antioxidant-making process! Additionally, selenium helps maintain skin’s elasticity and protects it from the sun.
Best food sources of selenium: Brazil nuts, tuna, snapper, sardines, salmon, shrimp and turkey, wheat germ and eggs
Green tea
Green tea is high in catechin polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. Just one cup of green tea contains 10-40 mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant effects greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, strawberries or blueberries.
Best food sources of green tea: Green tea!
