When a molecule is missing an electron we call it a free radicals, what free radicals do is they attack healthy skin cells to basically steal their electrons, leading to a damaging chain reaction called oxidation. This causes loss of firmness, wrinkles, lines, and uneven skin tone. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons and ending the chain reaction. A Great Ingredient that I use in my skin care is Alpha Lipoic Acid, 400 times the strength of vitamin C, the particle of this anti-oxidant is small enough to penetrate to the mitochondria of the cell. Protecting the inside of the cell where the cell’s energy is produced. Check out the Antioxidant Infusion Creme