Excessive exposure of the skin to UV and IR rays leads to the formation of free radicals, inflammation and the degradation of the proteins of the skin’s extracellular matrix. These are the main causes of premature skin ageing as well as various skin disorders, including short-term (sunburns, dryness, erythema…) and long-term consequences (dark spots, photoageing and skin cancers). It is now clear established that protection against UV radiation alone is not enough sufficient to prevent deleterious skin consequences. In fact, approximately 50% of free radicals that are formed in the skin by solar radiation originate from the visible and infrared rays. Besides, artificial sources of blue light such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are also becoming an important issue.
ACTIONS
GLOBAL BIOLOGICAL PHOTOPROTECTION, that targets different harmful effects of UV, blue light and IR wavelengths
- Antioxidant and free radical-scavenger
- Stimulation of cellular detoxification systems
- Protection from inflammation
- Photoageing prevention
COSMETIC BENEFITS
- Maintains the normal skin physiology by protecting it against deleterious effects of light radiations
- Fights effectively against ROS production, inflammation, irritation and dryness
- Prevents appearance of dark spots and premature wrinkling of the skin
- Preserves skin youth, quality and radiance
COSMETIC USES
- Photoprotection
- Filter booster
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- Photoageing
- Redness and anti-darkening
MECHANISM OF ACTION
- Protects skin barrier integrity against deleterious effects of light radiations
- Preserves immune homeostasis of the skin by reducing trans-urocanic acid conversion to cis-urocanic acid
- Maintains skin redox balance and preserves cellular integrity by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative damages
- Limits acute (erythema) and chronic inflammation
- Prevents extracellular matrix degradation and premature ageing
