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Antioxidant

Thiotaurine

Often labeled as: Antioxidant Amino Acid

The pollution-fighting sulfur amino acid.

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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 derivative of the amino acid taurine containing an extra sulfur atom. It is uniquely capable of neutralizing highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species caused by severe urban pollution.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Defends against smog, prevents premature aging, and energizes cells.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A highly specialized ingredient for city-dwellers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It smells like rotten eggs because of the sulfur.

The Science

The compound is completely odorless and highly purified.