Fullerene C60

Antioxidant

INCI: Fullerene

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

Potent antioxidant (172 times that of vitamin C), reactive oxygen species absorption and neutralization

Concentration

0.01-1%

Effect

Potent antioxidant (172 times that of vitamin C), reactive oxygen species absorption and neutralization

Mechanism

Soccer ball-shaped molecule (C60) consisting of 60 carbon atoms. A 'radical sponge' that absorbs and neutralizes reactive oxygen species

Typical concentration

0.01-1%

Onset

Antioxidant: immediate. Wrinkle improvement: 8-12 weeks

Cautions

Expensive raw material

Evidence & references

Primary peer-reviewed source to be verified

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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