against environmental stressors , guards against pollution , combats photoaging , and reduces UV-induced erythema ( sunburn ) while enhancing the protective effects of sun care products .
SOD plays a critical role because it neutralizes superoxide , a very powerful free radical .
Free radical damage in skin is associated with solar damage , environmental stress , aging , decreased immunity , and skin cancer development . Once free radical injury begins , it is associated with ongoing tissue injury . The reduction of inflammatory and free radical markers in the presence of SOD illustrates the benefits to the skin of this unique topical form used in iS Clinical products .
For additional information , read our White Paper on SOD available to our iS Clinical Partners and located in our Marketing Library .
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