Of all the cosmetic or skin care sunscreen formulations applied to the
skin, next to antioxidants, sun protection is without doubt the most important.
Before we can even consider applying creams and lotions to reduce wrinkles, we
must take steps to protect it from further damage.
The skins “built in” cellular protection systems gradually
decline with age and the endogenous production of free radicals increase due to
metabolic change. We know our environment also plays an important role in the
formation of super oxide radicals, UV radiation, ionizing radiation and
pollutants, all promote the formation of these radicals.
