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Active Ingredients

Micrococcus Lysate

Often labeled as: UV-Endonuclease

The DNA-repairing extremophile enzyme.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A lysate from Micrococcus luteus, a bacteria renowned for its ability to survive massive doses of UV radiation. It contains an enzyme (UV-endonuclease) that physically recognizes and repairs UV-damaged DNA in human cells.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Actively reverses sun damage, prevents photo-aging, and repairs cellular DNA.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The holy grail of advanced after-sun recovery creams.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It protects you like a sunscreen.

The Science

It repairs the damage *after* UV exposure; you still need physical/chemical filters to block the rays.