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Protection. Education. Connection. There's an app for that at ascpskincare.com/app 33 PEXELS Antioxidants Let's take a moment to honor the magic that is a major player in the performance ingredients list for most skin care products: antioxidants. Antioxidants help fi ght free radicals (unstable molecules that are highly reactive and destructive) to assist in preventing premature skin aging due to oxidative stress. Common antioxidants in skin care include: • Alpha lipoic acid (oil and water soluble)—fights free radicals both inside and outside the cell • Grapeseed extract—reduces inflammation, strengthens capillaries • Green tea extract—inhibits destructive bacteria activity • Raspberry fruit extract—provides soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits • Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E; oil soluble)—supports vitamin C • Vitamin C—inhibits melanin formation FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS Functional ingredients are the physical components of a formula, providing texture, aroma, color, and the overall appearance and feel of a product. These elements are what make skin care an experience. Another important aspect of functional ingredients is that some may be included to support performance ingredients; they work as delivery systems. Their supportive roles make for a well- rounded formula with maximum impact. Common functional ingredients include: • Alcohols (simple and fatty; emollient)—act as delivery systems • Essential oils—provide aroma • Fragrance/parfum—provides aroma • Humectants (water binding)—act as delivery systems • Preservatives—preserve product integrity, prevent microbes • Surfactants—act as cleansing agents • Water—acts as delivery system and formula support We are sensory beings, and when we enjoy the scent, the application, the texture, and the feeling of a product, we will begin to achieve the results we desire. SKIN PHYSIOLOGY emollient