Antioxidants neutralise free radicals: the unstable molecules generated by UV exposure and pollution that damage skin over time. Vitamin C is the famous one; vitamin E, ferulic acid, niacinamide, and green tea extract all play here.
Why this category matters here specifically: Lahore’s winter smog is not a rumour. Pollution particles demonstrably contribute to pigmentation and dullness. An antioxidant in the morning, under sunscreen, is the standard defensive play: sunscreen blocks, antioxidants mop up what gets through.
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SurfactantsSurfactants are what make cleansers clean: molecules that grab oil on one end and water oPreservatives (in defence of)Preservatives stop your products growing bacteria, mould, and yeast. Phenoxyethanol, parabFragrance"Fragrance" or "parfum" on an INCI list is a single word that can legally contain dozens o
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