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You may hear health professionals, nutritionists, and beauty experts raving about antioxidants<\/a> and write it off as just another health craze. However, antioxidants are a proven way<\/a> to improve both your internal health and your external appearance, and one of the best ways to get them is through essential oils. Keep reading to learn all about what antioxidants are, why you need them, and how you can reap the benefits of antioxidants with essential oils.<\/p>\n

What Are Antioxidants, and Why Are They Important?<\/h1>\n

Antioxidants are substances that fight oxidative damage to the inner and outer body. How does that damage occur? Oxidative damage happens when molecules that are missing electrons (AKA free radicals<\/a>) rob the needed electrons from your cells. In order for those cells to function, they then steal electrons from other cells, and a chain of cellular damage is initiated. The results can range from premature aging of the skin (lines, wrinkles, dry skin, etc.) to immune system assault, illness, and even cancer.<\/p>\n

Antioxidants repair damage by donating electrons that would otherwise be stolen by the free radical molecules(1<\/a>). They stop the domino effect of cellular breakdown and thereby prevent skin damage and damage to internal organs and tissue.<\/p>\n

Where do these dangerous free radicals come from? While free radicals occur at a minor level naturally in the body, they can also be the result of other things:<\/p>\n