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Superoxide Dismutase

Our database includes 201 products that contain Superoxide Dismutase.

Explained

Superoxide Dismutase is found in all living cells. This ingredient is AKA as 'SOD'.

SOD is a strong antioxidant. It protects living cells against oxidative damage by breaking down radical molecules into regular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules that may damage your skin's DNA. This may help with the signs of aging. Due to its antioxidant property, it is used to help treat chronic inflammation.

In cosmetics, SOD is usually obtained from marine phytoplankton, bovine liver, horseradish, cantaloupe, and certain bacteria.

The three major families of SOD include: Copper/Zinc, Iron/Manganese, and Nickel.

When eating SOD-rich foods, our bodies break it down into amino acids before absorption. Foods that contain SOD include: melons, citrus, spinach, broccoli, kale, almonds, sunflower seeds, and blue-green algae.

You should know

What it is

Antioxidant
Community Rating
Loved

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 80509
INCI Name SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE
EC #  232-943-0
All Functions Antioxidant, Redu CI Ng, Skin Conditioning