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Antioxidant

Silybin

Often labeled as: Milk Thistle Active

The primary flavonolignan of Milk Thistle.

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

🔬 How It Actually Works

The most active and abundant component of the Silymarin complex. It is a master at preventing lipid peroxidation—meaning it stops your natural sebum from oxidizing, turning black, and causing inflammatory acne.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Prevents blackheads, calms severe oxidative stress, and protects the skin barrier.

💡 Pro Tip

The absolute holy grail antioxidant for oily and heavily congested skin.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It dries the skin out.

The Science

It simply stops the oil from spoiling and causing inflammation; it does not strip the barrier.