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Melatonin

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Antioxidant
INCI: Melatonin
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
Nighttime skin repair, potent antioxidant, mitochondrial protection
Concentration
0.001-0.1%
Effect
Nighttime skin repair, potent antioxidant, mitochondrial protection
Mechanism
Direct ROS scavenging + antioxidant enzyme gene expression, circadian-linked repair
Typical concentration
0.001-0.1%
Onset
4-8 weeks night care for overall skin quality
Cautions
Night formulation only, photodegradable
Evidence & references
Reiter et al., J. Pineal Res. 2014
Journal

Related Journal

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Skin Longevity SeriesThe 3-Day Obon Reset ── A Concentrated Rest Protocol for Sun-Tired SkinSkin Longevity SeriesThe 24-Hour Pre-Party Protocol
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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