Antioxidant ingredient
Fullerenes
A cage-structured carbon molecule (C60) used in cosmetics as an exceptionally potent antioxidant that neutralizes reactive oxygen species to protect against oxidative aging.
Also known as: c60, buckminsterfullerene, fullerene c60, water-soluble fullerene
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Benefits
- ✓Exceptionally potent free-radical scavenger — acts as a 'radical sponge' via 30 conjugated double bonds
- ✓Clinically shown to reduce wrinkle depth and support collagen synthesis
- ✓Improves skin barrier recovery and moisture retention
- ✓Stable to light and heat unlike many antioxidants
- ✓May reduce sebum production and pore appearance
Watch for
- ⚠Limited long-term human safety data; nanoparticle form raises theoretical penetration concerns though topical safety is considered acceptable at cosmetic use levels
