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Fruits and vegetables protect your insides, sure. But we're now discovering their huge potential to help on the outside, too. Antioxidants work by slowing oxidation, a natural aging process that's accelerated by sun and pollutants. (Oxidation's the culprit when a sliced banana turns brown.) A cornucopia of edibles has recently found its way into antioxidant masks, cleansers, brighteners, peels, and moisturizers -- even mascara and lip gloss. Although many antioxidant sources (blueberries, grapes, green tea) are well-known, keep your eye out for these newcomers.
Lycopene
Derived from boiled tomato skin, lycopene functions as an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger.
Shiitake Mushrooms
An edible Asian mushroom, shiitake has antioxidant properties and contains beta glucan, which promotes skin healing.
Goji Berries
The shiny red Asian berry is a rich source of vitamin C and the antioxidant zeaxanthin, as well as beta-carotene and essential fatty acids.
Horseradish and Fennel
Horseradish and fennel both induce production of superoxide dismutas (SOD), an antioxidant enzyme that occurs naturally in human cells. Adding it to your regimen is especially important because SOD production slows with age.
Amalaki or Amla Fruit
A yellowish-green fruit used in Ayurvedic therapies, it's about 20 times higher in vitamin C than an orange and is a source of superoxide dismutase.
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