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Antioxidant

Phloretin

Often labeled as: Apple Root Antioxidant

The hyper-potent flavonoid that stabilizes Vitamin C.

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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 powerful antioxidant derived from apples and the root bark of fruit trees. It prevents mutation in skin cells, fights free radicals, and drastically improves the penetration of Vitamin C.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Fades hyperpigmentation, prevents photo-aging, and tightens the skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A core component of the famous Skinceuticals Phloretin CF serum.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is an exfoliating fruit acid.

The Science

It is a flavonoid antioxidant and possesses zero peeling properties.