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Pol J Cosmetol 2014, 17(2): 118-121pl  Vitamins of an antioxidant and their use in cosmeticsAnna Stanczewska 1/, Roman Modranka 2/, Łukasz Glinka 2/, Katarzyna Malinowska 1/ 1/ Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu i Nauk o Zdrowiu w Łodzi 2/ Społeczna Akademia Nauk w Łodzi Summary Antioxidants are compounds having the ability to scavenge free radicals. They are found in low concentrations, inhibit or delay the oxidation of the substance. Antioxidants are substances of synthetic or natural. They protect all of us from the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, joint disease, and cataracts. Antioxidants are essential elements of the antioxidant system of the body. Best-studied antioxidant substances are vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins are natural compounds that act primarily as coenzymes. Some of them are involved in supporting many biochemical processes, protection against oxygen radicals and toxins, restore homeostasis intrasystemic and acid-base balance and immunity. Key words: vitamins, antioxidants, free radicals |