Pollution and other external factors like UV rays have a severe damaging effect on the skin and its aspect, which is becoming a major widespread concern. The formation of reactive species is one of the consequences that leads to oxidative stress and DNA damage, as well as protein and lipid alteration. The appearance of the skin worsens as a result, so an effective scavenger of reactive species is necessary to prevent premature ageing and protect from external aggressors. Lipotec proposes a powerful topical antioxidant that quenches ROS and RNS, efficiently protecting cells from pollution and UV damage.
Increasing pollution as an issue of concern
Air pollution is one of the growing problems of our society basically caused by an increase of human activity. This alarming environmental and public health concern affects many regions in the world with crowded and large cities. It is actually the outcome of introducing harmful substances mainly derived from the combustion of fossil fuels but also cigarette smoke, although this last factor in a smaller scale but closer to the skin.
Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, heavy metals and organic aerosols are the major air pollutants, considered as highly reactive species that can easily give rise to other very harmful compounds. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are some of these harmful elements that can alter and damage the components of the skin.
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