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Meloncyte activationis considered the second line of defense. Understanding the value of these antioxidants is critical. Our bodies produce antioxidants naturally however, adding these specialized, intelligent ingredients into your daily routine can have great impacts on protecting the skin. Many of the studies focused on epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is potent polyphenol found in the heart of green tea. This ingredient demonstrates its ability to protect against UV-induced DNA damage, immune suppression and ROS. Vitamin C is probably one of the most popular antioxidants in cosmeceuticals. When increasing vitamin C content, the skin saw a reduction of DNA damage, lipid peroxidation, decreased erythema response, also known as redness in the skin, and UVA (aging) damage. Vitamin C is also linked to limited release in pro-inflammatory cytokines, which again, has a huge impact on the rate one ages. Vitamin E also plays an important role in UV-induced damage. This ingredient is a lipophilic antioxidant and absorbs energy from UV rays, while protecting the cell membrane against free radicals. Vitamin E directly responds with ROS, reducing inflammation both in the skin and body. It is essential for both internal and topical application since it declines as we age and with UV exposure. These antioxidants are not solely beneficial in topical formulas either! Many of the same studies discovered that consumed daily and used in conjunction, vitamins C, E and green tea increase protection throughout the entire body.

Sun Reflect Outdoor Topical formulas were developed with the knowledge of enhancing protection against UV rays by boosting our formulas with the antioxidants mentioned above, in addition to many more. Environmental defense is crucial when protecting against skin cancers as well as aging. The power to slow the aging process is truly in your hands – by what you apply topically and what your body is fed.

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