Polypodium leucotomos is a tropical fern extract that comes from Central and South America. It has been used for thousands of years to treat and prevent sunburn and sun damage.
Polypodium leucotomos works by:
Neutralising free radicals that cause cell damage that results in premature ageing, wrinkles and blemishes.
Reducing DNA damage lowering the long-term risk of skin cancer.
Makes the skin less responsive to inflammation helping with sunburn and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea.
Preserves Langerhans cells in the skin usually depleted by UV radiation.
Reduces the production of melanin, helping with melasma and hyperpigmentation.
Vitamin C
Fights free radicals that damage skin cells and cause wrinkles.
Fades sunspots and reduces melanin production which leads to hyperpigmentation.
Increases collagen production which improves the firmness of skin.
Helps calm the skin and reduce inflammation caused by UV rays.
Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)
Reduces inflammation alleviating redness and blotchiness, benefiting skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Improves hyperpigmentation and evens out skin tone.
Combats signs of ageing: smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
May offer protection against some skin cancers.
Repairs damaged DNA
Strengthens the skin barrier
Beta-carotene
Builds up in the skin, absorbing harmful UV rays especially UVA, which causes long term skin ageing and damage.
Converted into Vitamin A for skin renewal and improved skin tone.
Increases the amount of sun needed to cause sunburn
