| Antioxidants are natural elements which assist the | | | | problems and various chronic diseases. These are fat |
| body in fighting with various body problems. They | | | | soluble vitamins. It is also used in aromatherapy as it |
| boost the immune system and save the body from | | | | prevents demolition of body tissues. Vitamin E is |
| radical damages caused by pollution, smoking and | | | | considered as one of the main ingredients in creams |
| stress. | | | | and lotions used in aromatherapy and other beauty |
| Medical experts also recommends for using | | | | products.o Beta carotene |
| antioxidants as dietary supplements in order to get | | | | Beta carotene is present in many foods which are |
| various health benefits. Medical science has proven | | | | orange, green in colors such as sweet potatoes, |
| that antioxidants help in preventing cancer and heart | | | | apricots, mangos etc. |
| problems. It is true that there are several benefits of | | | | Antioxidants carry a great importance when it is used |
| including antioxidants in dietary plan. But, it has been | | | | in aromatherapy. It not only enhances the beauty but |
| rightly said excess of everything is bad, in the same | | | | also fight with problems like cancer and various heart |
| manner excess of antioxidants can also harm the | | | | problems. In addition to that, it also increase the shelf |
| body. | | | | life of essential oils used in aromatherapy (when |
| Some of the common antioxidants are as follows:o | | | | blended with essential oils). Antioxidants reduce and |
| Vitamin C | | | | slow down the process of oxidation; as oxidized |
| Vitamin C is one those vitamins which ensures and | | | | essential oil is considered as bad for health. |
| enhances beautiful skin. Fruits like lemons, oranges, | | | | Antioxidants keep the oil application, fresher for long |
| strawberries etc are considered as rich source of | | | | period. |
| vitamin C. And, aromatherapy makes use of vitamin | | | | It has observed that people consider antioxidants and |
| C for enhancing the beauty of skin. It gives a | | | | preservative as the same thing. In fact they both are |
| soothing and refreshing effect when it is used in | | | | different from each other that is, with different |
| aromatherapy.o Selenium( mineral) | | | | nature and application. |
| Another form of antioxidants is selenium. But, the | | | | Thus antioxidants, is an important ingredient used in |
| body needs it in small amount. Selenium is present in | | | | various beauty and health maintaining products. But, it |
| grains, sea food, breads, cereals and red meats.o | | | | must be noted that antioxidants are not effective on |
| Vitamin E | | | | yeast, bacteria, fungi and other water based |
| Being antioxidants, it protects the body from various | | | | products. |
| problems such as cancer, heat problem, eyes | | | | |