Has anyone else noticed a preponderance in the number of TV commercials pushing antioxidants? Every other beauty product is "infused with the power of antioxidants," and every new juice on the market has also harnessed the healing powers. I mean, even if you're not one to jump on the newest health and beauty trends, you've got to be wondering what antioxidants can do for you.

And I've got the answer -- a lot. Dr. Leslie Baumann, a leading global expert in dermatology, wrote in her most recent Skin Type Solutions newsletter that, in addition to preventing "heart disease, liver disease and certain forms of cancer, they may also offer some protection against neuro-degenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. And if these aren't good enough reasons to convince you to start guzzling the pomegranate juice, I can also give you another one: Antioxidants also help prevent wrinkles."

Basically, antioxidants help protect against free radicals, which cause damage inside and out and contribute to premature aging of the skin. (To be clear: While antioxidants can prevent further damage, they won't remove existing wrinkles). But, as Baumann says, there are plenty of ways to get these protective antioxidants, both orally and topically.

So, you're probably wondering how you can start getting more antioxidants into your diet, and I could go ahead and tell you that you'll find them in Vitamins A, C and E as well as in copper, zinc and selenium. But you know what? I don't think that's terribly helpful -- I want to know what actual foods are best for me. Don't you?

Tomatoes, cranberries, leafy greens, citrus fruits, acai, pomegranate and many herbs and spices (including curry, oregano, ginger and cinnamon) are all listed as excellent sources by Baumann. But those aren't all -- in 2004, a huge study was done to determine the foods highest in antioxidants, and you can find the list of their top foods here.

One thing that all experts seem to agree on is that your best bet is to incorporate a wide variety of antioxidants into your diet, and you know what that means -- eat lots and lots of fruits and veggies. Be cautious of enhanced waters and juices, as many are loaded down with sugar, but if you really want to drink your antioxidants, you could check out a no- or low-calorie "water booster" -- Baumann likes Dr. Brandt Antioxidant Water Booster.

For full benefits, moisturizers and serums with antioxidants are a fabulous addition, but improving your diet is a great start. Isn't it great to know that the foods that are so good for your waistline are also beneficial for your skin?