We all have the desire to look young forever. We use all what we can to fight ageing. There is a saying in Punjabi which means that what’s in the age as long as your heart is young. But still the sale of anti ageing creams and other products is increasing day by day. In the battle against ageing, anti-oxidants are the weapons you must possess as they kill free radicals. Therefore, they are the secret ingredients of staying young.

Anti- Oxidants are found in fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, poultry and fish. Anti-oxi-dants are also widely used as ingredients in dietary supplements. You could see it as a part of many skincare products and services you use or heard of. This magic ingredient is hidden in the following, so next time you want to buy a skin product, make sure it is armed with the anti oxidant.

1. VITAMIN E: This is the major fat-soluble anti-oxidant in the body. It is very helpful in sun-protection and anti-wrinkling. Vitamin E is in night creams and other anti-ageing products.
2. VITAMIN C:  It is more soluble and more stable than Vitamin E and is a common ingredient in anti ageing creams. Vitamin C fight wrinkles and is essential for the synthesis of collagen which gives skin its elasticity.
3. COENZYME Q1O: It is found in the skin along with vitamins A, C and E. Coenzyme Q10, used in skin repair and energizing, and an anti-wrinkling agent. Its anti oxidant and other health benefits are well established.
4. NIACINAMIDE OR VITAMIN B3: This is found to have numerous skincare benefits that include increased collagen synthesis, reduction in dark spots and controlling sebum excretion and pore sizes.
5. VITAMIN A: It is also known as retinol, and is an active ingredient in night creams. It smoothen fine lines and reduce wrinkles and age spots.

NATURAL SOURCES OF ANTI OXIDANTS
Some natural sources of anti-oxidants contain variety of falconoid that demonstrate anti-oxidant properties. Following are few:

1. GREEN TEA: It has positive effects on the skin. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and wound-healing effects.
2. SOYABEAN: Dietary Soya has been known for centuries to provide nutritional and health benefits. It has been reported that is flavones in Soya play a role in maintaining the health of the skin of menopause women. Specific protein components in soybeans enable pigment reduction. It also inhibits ultraviolet light-induced skin cancer, ageing and photo-ageing.
3. OLIVE OIL: It contains a variety of potent compounds including the alpha form of Vitamin E which is a potent anti-oxidant.
4. ALOE VERA: Aloe Vera soothes the skin. It also increases blood flow, reduced inflammation, decreased skin bacteria and faster wound healing.

These anti-oxidant vitamins protect skin cells from free radical damage caused by UV light. Arm yourself with these and you are more likely to stay young for long and for the age remember that it’s the way you feel.