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Antioxidant

Superoxide Dismutase

Often labeled as: SOD

The body's own master defense 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

An enzyme naturally present in the skin that acts as the very first line of defense against the most damaging types of free radicals (superoxide radicals).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms severe inflammation, protects against UV stress, and prevents scar tissue formation.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often extracted from yeast or melons for cosmetic use.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is unstable and useless in creams.

The Science

Modern liposomal encapsulation ensures it penetrates and remains highly active.