The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1% Ingredients Explained

Name: EUK 134 0.1%
Brand: The Ordinary

Published on July 13, 2020

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Overview

What it is

Serum with 2 ingredients

Cool Features

It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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The Ordinary is from Canada. This product is used in 100 routines created by our community.

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Ingredient List (2)

Propanediol, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Solvent

Antioxidant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 2 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

What it does: Antioxidant

EUK-134 is known for its ability to mimic SOD and catalase, two potent antioxidants. Antioxidants protect our cells from oxidative damage and premature aging.

According to a manufacturer and studies from Estee Lauder, EUK-134 protects the skin against UV induced DNA damage, reduces redness, and protects skin against toxic compounds.

Like SOD, EUK-134 specifically targets superoxide anions and pro-oxidant molecules. EUK-134 is able to transform ROS (reactive oxygen species) into water and oxygen while destroying hydrogen peroxide.

Our cells create ROS as a byproduct of every day cell activity. Studies show overproduction of ROS is linked to inflammation and aging.

Why is there hydrogen peroxide in our cells? Our bodies produce hydrogen peroxide as a natural defense against superoxide.

Superoxide is a reactive form of oxygen ion that damages our cells. It is toxic in high concentrations, hence why our bodies produce hydrogen peroxide to protect itself.

However, this hydrogen peroxide is a double-edged sword. While it protects us against superoxide, hydrogen peroxide is corrosive on skin. It is also linked to the aging process.

This is where EUK-134 comes in: it can neutralize superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, making it a great anti-aging ingredient.

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When to use

We've created a guide with info on when you should use The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1%. We've also included some recommended products to use it with, as well as some routine inspiration!

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