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Superoxide Dismutase

What Superoxide Dismutase is & what it does

An antioxidant enzyme that neutralizes reactive oxygen species, helping defend skin from oxidative and environmental stress. It supports a healthier, more resilient surface.

What does Superoxide Dismutase do in skincare?

Superoxide Dismutase is an enzyme used in cosmetics as an antioxidant-type ingredient. In a formula it is generally included to help support the skin against oxidative stress. Its activity in a finished product depends on the formulation and how it is stabilized.

Is Superoxide Dismutase safe?

Superoxide Dismutase is used as a cosmetic ingredient and is generally considered well tolerated in finished products. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivity is possible, so patch testing a new product is reasonable. This is general information and not medical advice.

Is Superoxide Dismutase natural or synthetic?

Superoxide Dismutase is an enzyme that occurs naturally in living cells. For cosmetic use it is typically produced through biotechnology, such as microbial fermentation, or sourced from plants, so the cosmetic-grade material is biotechnologically produced rather than synthetic.

Sunscreens with Superoxide Dismutase

We rate 31 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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