Unstable free radicals attack other molecules, stealing electrons and initiating a chain reaction that can result in harm to skin cells—and premature skin cell damage.
What is an antioxidant?
Antioxidants are antiaging substances that protect the cells in your body by blocking harmful chemical reactions. Environmental stressors like UV light, air pollution, ozone, cigarette smoke—and even oxygen—create byproducts called free radicals during normal cellular metabolism. Free radicals are highly reactive: one molecule can set off a chain reaction, triggering extensive skin cell damage.
Idebenone: potent free radical protection
Topical antioxidants like PREVAGE™’s Idebenone [ee-dee-ben-OWN] scavenge free radicals and bind to them before they can cause damage. The result is extensive protection from environmental assaults to your skin.
How does Idebenone compare with other antioxidants in use today? A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology included kinetin, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, and vitamins C and E. The research found that of these antioxidants, Idebenone is the most powerful available for topical use. Click here to read the study.
