Corum explains why diascorbyl azelate is more than just a Vitamin C derivative, it is a strategic upgrade in antioxidant science.
Every day, the skin defends against external aggressors such as sunlight, pollution, and cigarette smoke, as well as internal stressors like psychological tension. Beneath this protective barrier, however, lies a constant biochemical battle.
Free radicals, unstable molecules with unpaired electrons, are generated both naturally through mitochondrial respiration and externally through environmental exposure.1
When these reactive species exceed the skin's antioxidant defences, they cause damage to proteins, lipids, and other cellular structures, leading to oxidative stress. This imbalance accelerates the deterioration of cell membranes, promotes cellular senescence, and weakens the skin's barrier function.2,3
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