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Antioxidant

Resveratrol

Often labeled as: Polyphenol

The anti-aging compound found in red wine.

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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

πŸ”¬ How It Actually Works

A potent polyphenolic antioxidant that protects the skin’s surface, interrupts and helps rebuff negative environmental influences.

πŸ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms redness, minimizes signs of aging, and brightens a tired complexion.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

Best used at night, as it can be degraded by strong UV light.

βš–οΈ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Drinking wine gives the same effect.

The Science

The concentration in wine is far too low to impact your skin; topical application is required.

🧴 Formulations featuring Resveratrol