Polyphenols — Ingredients

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A collective term for powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants

What is Polyphenols?

A collective term for powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants

Includes flavonoids, anthocyanins, and catechins, which neutralize free radicals to slow skin aging.

Main causes & characteristics of Polyphenols

Polyphenols are a broad group of antioxidant compounds that plants produce to protect themselves from UV radiation and environmental stress. They include flavonoids, anthocyanins, and catechins, and are known to help slow skin aging by neutralizing free radicals.

Managing Polyphenols

Incorporated into serums and creams in the form of green tea, grape, or berry extracts, they are best used during the antioxidant care step. Using them alongside other antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C is expected to offer complementary benefits. As they may be prone to oxidation, selecting products in airtight containers is recommended.

Related information

Frequently mentioned alongside vitamin C, vitamin E, and resveratrol as part of the antioxidant and anti-aging ingredient group.

Everyday care tips

Adding a polyphenol antioxidant serum to your morning routine and pairing it with sunscreen may help protect the skin from environmental stress throughout the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Polyphenols?
A collective term for powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants Polyphenols are a broad group of antioxidant compounds that plants produce to protect themselves from UV radiation and environmental stress. They include flavonoids, anthocyanins, and catechins, and are known to help slow skin aging by neutralizing free radicals.
Managing Polyphenols
Incorporated into serums and creams in the form of green tea, grape, or berry extracts, they are best used during the antioxidant care step. Using them alongside other antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C is expected to offer complementary benefits. As they may be prone to oxidation, selecting products in airtight containers is recommended.

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