Antioxidants protect the skin by preventing or reducing the free radical production, which can skin damage. With daily use, antioxidants can reduce sun spots, help combat visible signs of aging and calm skin inflammations. Several antioxidants cause moisture retention to help revitalize dull-looking skin. Our body intentionally creates free radicals to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However, too much of it affects the DNA, lipids and proteins that can trigger diseases. These free radicals are unstable and highly reactive molecules. To gain stability, they attack stable molecules, triggering a chain reaction that damages healthy cells. An overload of free radicals our system causes oxidative stress where the body is less able to counteract or detoxify harmful effects of these free radicals. Antioxidants help in reducing and delaying signs of aging, in treatment and protection from sunburns, in skin repair, in brightening skin tone, and in prevention of cancer.