The evidence, explained.

"Antioxidant" gets printed on nearly every skincare label — but most of that is marketing shorthand. Here's what antioxidants actually do in skin, and which ones the evidence actually supports.

Vitamin C is one of the most researched skincare ingredients — and also one of the most confusing to shop for. Here's how to actually choose one that works.

There is a sophisticated and complete antioxidant system in the skin, which is used as a defense to the oxidation reactions and free radicals induced by sun exposure, UV and ozone pollution.  The skins antioxidant defence consists of two systems, including the enzyme antioxidant system which consists of [superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)] and a non-enzymatic antioxidant system (vitamin C, vitamin...

Most of us know that without adequate protection from environmental aggressors such as the ultra-violet radiation (UVR) and pollution, our skin will start to show signs of increased blotchiness, darkening of skin spots, dullness and over time, increased pigmentation. Pigmentation is inevitable in our Australian climate.  Pigmentation is a responsive mechanism to protect the skin against these DNA-damaging environmental influences. Pigment...

Protecting your skin against atmospheric villains is paramount when it comes to maximising your skin’s capacity to achieve a healthy, youthful complexion. Everyday our skin is exposed to an array of factors that contribute to premature aging, this includes UV rays, infrared radiation, ozone pollution, oxidative stress and more, often resulting in the skin’s matrix becoming compromised. In turn, this...

It is far from the new skincare fad, after it it has been around since the 1930's, but vitamin c is having a new moment in the sun! Our increased awareness of our environment and the ways it affects our skin is shinning a new light on this ingredients antioxidant super powers with its hero status showing now sign of...