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Antioxidant

Silymarin

Often labeled as: Milk Thistle Isolate

The lipid-peroxidation blocker.

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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

The highly active, purified flavonolignan complex extracted from Milk Thistle. It is clinically proven to prevent lipid peroxidation (which causes blackheads) and defend against severe UV stress.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents sebum from oxidizing in the pores, calms cystic acne, and reduces redness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

An absolute holy-grail antioxidant for oily and acne-prone skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is only good for liver detox.

The Science

Topically, it acts as a profound localized antioxidant for the skin barrier.