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Antioxidants for your skin

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We hear about antioxidants in any mention of skincare, but why? Oxidation and antioxidants Before talking antioxidants, first we need to talk about damage. Oxidative damage, that is. It’s a bit like rust in a machine, but in your cells. Oxidative damage occurs when the body’s cells become stressed, for example by heat or UV light. A particular stress to […]

The skincare potential of silibinin

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What is silibinin? Silibinin is a purified form of Silymarin, a standardized extract from the seeds of the milk thistle (Silybum marianum)—a traditional herbal medicine that has been used since antiquity (1). Silibinin is also found abundantly in globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus). Silibinin is a strong antioxidant chemical (2), but both it and the Silymarin extract have a […]