Glossary · Formulation
What Is Antioxidant?
An antioxidant is an ingredient that slows oxidation, either inside the formula — protecting oils and active ingredients from going rancid or discolouring — or on the skin, where it may counter oxidative stress. Vitamin E, rosemary extract and vitamin C are common examples, and their performance depends on concentration and packaging.
Why it matters when you source
The same word covers two different jobs, so specify which one you mean when you brief: preserving the formula is a technical requirement, while antioxidant skincare is a claim that needs its own substantiation. Confusing them leads to overstated labels.
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