[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-superoxide-dismutase":3,"glossary-list::en":94,"concern-facets":1106},{"id":4,"slug":5,"inci_name":6,"category":7,"also_known_as":8,"function":10,"safety_grade":12,"comedogenic_rating":12,"pregnancy_safe":13,"skin_types":14,"concerns_for":15,"concerns_against":20,"max_safe_pct":12,"effective_pct":12,"pubmed_ids":21,"conflicting_ingredient_ids":22,"synergistic_ingredient_ids":23,"related_ingredient_ids":24,"origin":25,"vegan":26,"cruelty_free":26,"schema_markup":27,"translations":51,"approved_at":86,"published_at":87,"indexed_at":87,"created_at":88,"updated_at":89,"products":90,"conflicts":91,"synergies":92,"related":93},177,"superoxide-dismutase","Superoxide Dismutase","antioxidant",[9],"SOD",[7,11],"soothing",null,"unknown",[],[16,17,18,19],"anti_aging","redness","dullness","irritation",[],[],[],[],[],"fermented",true,{"@graph":28,"@context":50},[29,37],{"@type":30,"author":31,"headline":6,"publisher":34,"mainEntity":35},"MedicalWebPage",{"name":32,"@type":33},"Revelika","Organization",{"name":32,"@type":33},{"name":6,"@type":36,"activeIngredient":6},"MedicalSubstance",{"@type":38,"mainEntity":39},"FAQPage",[40,46],{"name":41,"@type":42,"acceptedAnswer":43},"What does Superoxide Dismutase do in skincare?","Question",{"text":44,"@type":45},"An antioxidant enzyme that helps neutralize superoxide free radicals, supporting the skin's defenses against oxidative stress. It is used for protective and soothing purposes.","Answer",{"name":47,"@type":42,"acceptedAnswer":48},"Is Superoxide Dismutase considered safe for skin?",{"text":49,"@type":45},"A supporting antioxidant; enzyme stability in formula varies.","https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org",{"en":52,"ru":60,"tr":73},{"faq":53,"tldr":56,"title":6,"content":58,"meta_description":59},[54,55],{"a":44,"q":41},{"a":49,"q":47},{"does":44,"for_whom":57,"red_flags":49},"Those wanting enzyme-based antioxidant support.","\u003Ch2>Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An antioxidant enzyme that helps neutralize superoxide free radicals, supporting the skin's defenses against oxidative stress. It is used for protective and soothing purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Who it's for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Those wanting enzyme-based antioxidant support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cautions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A supporting antioxidant; enzyme stability in formula varies.\u003C\u002Fp>","An antioxidant enzyme that helps neutralize superoxide free radicals, supporting the skin's defenses against oxidative stress.",{"faq":61,"tldr":68,"title":70,"content":71,"meta_description":72},[62,65],{"a":63,"q":64},"Антиоксидантный фермент, который помогает нейтрализовать супероксидные свободные радикалы, поддерживая защиту кожи от окислительного стресса. Его используют с защитной и успокаивающей целью.","Что супероксиддисмутаза делает в уходе за кожей?",{"a":66,"q":67},"Вспомогательный антиоксидант; стабильность фермента в формуле бывает разной.","Считается ли супероксиддисмутаза безопасной для кожи?",{"does":63,"for_whom":69,"red_flags":66},"Тем, кому нужна антиоксидантная поддержка на основе ферментов.","Супероксиддисмутаза","\u003Ch2>Обзор\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Антиоксидантный фермент, который помогает нейтрализовать супероксидные свободные радикалы, поддерживая защиту кожи от окислительного стресса. Его используют с защитной и успокаивающей целью.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Кому подходит\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Тем, кому нужна антиоксидантная поддержка на основе ферментов.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Меры предосторожности\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Вспомогательный антиоксидант; стабильность фермента в формуле бывает разной.\u003C\u002Fp>","Супероксиддисмутаза: антиоксидантный фермент, нейтрализующий супероксидные радикалы и поддерживающий защиту кожи от окислительного стресса.",{"faq":74,"tldr":81,"title":83,"content":84,"meta_description":85},[75,78],{"a":76,"q":77},"Süperoksit serbest radikallerini nötralize etmeye yardımcı olarak cildin oksidatif strese karşı savunmasını destekleyen antioksidan bir enzim. Koruyucu ve yatıştırıcı amaçlarla kullanılır.","Süperoksit Dismutaz cilt bakımında ne yapar?",{"a":79,"q":80},"Destekleyici bir antioksidan; enzimin formüldeki stabilitesi değişkenlik gösterir.","Süperoksit Dismutaz cilt için güvenli kabul ediliyor mu?",{"does":76,"for_whom":82,"red_flags":79},"Enzim bazlı antioksidan destek isteyenler.","Süperoksit Dismutaz","\u003Ch2>Genel bakış\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Süperoksit serbest radikallerini nötralize etmeye yardımcı olarak cildin oksidatif strese karşı savunmasını destekleyen antioksidan bir enzim. Koruyucu ve yatıştırıcı amaçlarla kullanılır.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kimlere uygun\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Enzim bazlı antioksidan destek isteyenler.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Dikkat edilmesi gerekenler\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Destekleyici bir antioksidan; enzimin formüldeki stabilitesi değişkenlik gösterir.\u003C\u002Fp>","Süperoksit Dismutaz: süperoksit serbest radikallerini nötralize ederek cildin oksidatif strese karşı savunmasını destekleyen antioksidan enzim.","2026-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z","2026-07-21T03:00:01.000000Z","2026-07-19T17:30:56.000000Z","2026-08-18T18:33:26.000000Z",[],[],[],[],[95,101,105,111,116,120,125,128,132,137,141,145,149,153,157,161,165,168,172,176,180,184,188,192,196,200,204,209,213,219,223,227,231,235,239,242,246,249,254,258,262,266,270,273,277,281,284,288,292,297,301,305,309,311,315,319,323,327,331,335,339,343,348,352,356,360,365,370,374,378,382,386,390,394,398,403,407,411,415,418,422,426,430,434,438,442,446,451,456,460,464,468,471,474,479,482,487,490,493,496,499,502,507,511,514,517,521,524,528,531,535,538,541,544,547,550,555,559,563,566,569,573,578,581,584,587,590,593,596,599,602,605,609,612,615,618,621,625,628,631,634,637,640,643,646,649,652,655,658,663,667,670,673,676,681,684,688,692,695,698,701,704,708,711,714,717,720,723,726,730,734,737,740,743,746,749,752,755,758,761,765,768,772,775,779,782,785,789,793,796,799,803,807,810,813,816,819,822,825,829,832,835,838,843,846,849,852,855,860,863,866,869,872,875,878,881,884,887,891,894,897,900,903,906,909,912,916,919,923,928,932,935,939,943,946,949,952,956,959,962,965,968,971,974,977,981,984,987,990,993,996,999,1003,1006,1010,1014,1017,1020,1024,1027,1031,1034,1038,1041,1044,1047,1051,1054,1058,1062,1065,1068,1071,1075,1078,1082,1085,1089,1093,1096,1099,1103],{"slug":96,"category":97,"title":98,"meta_description":99,"updated_at":100},"111skin","formulation","111Skin","111Skin: the British luxury skincare brand founded by a London plastic surgeon, known for its sheet masks, antioxidant complex and premium price.","2026-08-05T14:31:43+00:00",{"slug":102,"category":97,"title":103,"meta_description":104,"updated_at":100},"3ce","3CE (3 Concept Eyes)","3CE (3 Concept Eyes): the Korean colour cosmetics brand from Stylenanda, known for velvet lip tints, mood palettes and editorial packaging.",{"slug":106,"category":107,"title":108,"meta_description":109,"updated_at":110},"500-dalton-rule","skin-science","500 Dalton Rule","The 500 Dalton rule: why molecules much above 500 daltons rarely cross intact skin, what it explains about collagen creams, and why it is a guide and not a law.","2026-09-03T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":112,"category":113,"title":114,"meta_description":115,"updated_at":100},"7-skin-method","routine","7-skin method","The 7-skin method: patting several thin layers of a hydrating toner into the skin instead of one heavy layer, then sealing with moisturiser.",{"slug":117,"category":97,"title":118,"meta_description":119,"updated_at":100},"acetone-free-remover","Acetone-free remover","Acetone-free remover: nail polish remover built on milder solvents than acetone — slower to work, but usually less drying to nails and skin.",{"slug":121,"category":122,"title":123,"meta_description":124,"updated_at":100},"acetyl-hexapeptide-8","actives","Acetyl hexapeptide-8","Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): a synthetic peptide used for the look of expression lines. Effects are subtle, gradual and cosmetic only.",{"slug":126,"category":107,"title":127,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"acid-mantle","Acid Mantle",{"slug":129,"category":107,"title":130,"meta_description":131,"updated_at":100},"acidic-mantle-protection","Acid mantle protection","Acid mantle protection: keeping the skin's slightly acidic surface film intact with gentle low-pH cleansing and fewer active products at once.",{"slug":133,"category":134,"title":135,"meta_description":136,"updated_at":100},"acne","concerns","Acne","Acne: pores blocked by sebum and dead skin cells, often inflamed. Gentle care, one active at a time, and a dermatologist for severe cases.",{"slug":138,"category":97,"title":139,"meta_description":140,"updated_at":100},"acne-cream","Acne cream","Acne cream: an anti-acne active in a richer, emollient base that is gentler on dry or sensitive skin than a gel. Pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":142,"category":97,"title":143,"meta_description":144,"updated_at":100},"acne-gel","Acne gel","Acne gel: a light, fast-absorbing base carrying an anti-acne active, suited to oily skin. Start slowly and always pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":146,"category":97,"title":147,"meta_description":148,"updated_at":100},"acne-patch","Acne patch","Acne patch: a hydrocolloid sticker that absorbs fluid and stops picking. Useful on open whiteheads, but not a treatment for acne itself.",{"slug":150,"category":134,"title":151,"meta_description":152,"updated_at":100},"acne-scars","Acne scars","Acne scars: lasting texture change from dermal damage, unlike flat post-acne marks. Prevention and in-clinic options matter most here.",{"slug":154,"category":113,"title":155,"meta_description":156,"updated_at":100},"acne-skincare-routine","Acne skincare routine","Acne skincare routine: gentle cleansing, one active, a light moisturiser and daily sunscreen — introduced slowly and judged over several weeks.",{"slug":158,"category":134,"title":159,"meta_description":160,"updated_at":100},"actinic-keratosis","Actinic keratosis","Actinic keratosis: a rough, scaly patch from long-term sun exposure. A medical condition — have persistent lesions checked by a doctor.",{"slug":162,"category":97,"title":163,"meta_description":164,"updated_at":100},"activated-charcoal","Activated charcoal","Activated charcoal: a porous carbon in masks and cleansers that adsorbs surface oil. What it can realistically do for pores, and what it cannot.",{"slug":166,"category":113,"title":167,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"actives-rotation","Actives Rotation",{"slug":169,"category":122,"title":170,"meta_description":171,"updated_at":100},"adapalene","Adapalene","Adapalene: a synthetic retinoid for acne that acts on how pores shed cells. How it is used, the adjustment period, and its key safety caveats.",{"slug":173,"category":122,"title":174,"meta_description":175,"updated_at":100},"adapalene-gel","Adapalene gel","Adapalene gel: the light, water-based form of the acne retinoid adapalene. How the vehicle differs from cream, how it is applied, and what to watch.",{"slug":177,"category":97,"title":178,"meta_description":179,"updated_at":100},"aesop","Aesop","Aesop: the Australian botanical skincare brand explained — its aromatic, essential-oil-led formulas and what that means for fragrance-sensitive skin.",{"slug":181,"category":97,"title":182,"meta_description":183,"updated_at":100},"aestura","Aestura","Aestura: the Korean dermocosmetic brand known for ceramide barrier moisturisers — how the formulas are built and where cosmetics stop and medicine starts.",{"slug":185,"category":113,"title":186,"meta_description":187,"updated_at":100},"after-sun-care","After-sun care","After-sun care: cooling, rehydrating and barrier support after UV exposure — what it can realistically do, what to pause, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":189,"category":97,"title":190,"meta_description":191,"updated_at":100},"after-sun-gel","After-sun gel","After-sun gel: the light aloe-and-water texture used after sun exposure. What is in it, why gel alone is rarely enough, and when to avoid it.",{"slug":193,"category":97,"title":194,"meta_description":195,"updated_at":100},"aftershave-balm","Aftershave balm","Aftershave balm: a leave-on lotion for freshly shaved skin. How it differs from an alcohol splash, what is in it, and what to avoid after shaving.",{"slug":197,"category":134,"title":198,"meta_description":199,"updated_at":100},"age-spots","Age spots","Age spots (solar lentigines): flat dark patches left by years of UV exposure. How they form, which routine steps help their look, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":201,"category":134,"title":202,"meta_description":203,"updated_at":100},"aging-skin","Aging skin","Aging skin: how intrinsic and sun-driven change affects firmness, texture and tone, which routine steps matter most, and the cautions to keep in mind.",{"slug":205,"category":97,"title":206,"meta_description":207,"updated_at":208},"airless-packaging","Airless Packaging","Airless packaging: how piston and pouch systems keep oxygen out, which ingredients actually need it, and when it is decoration rather than protection.","2026-08-31T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":210,"category":97,"title":211,"meta_description":212,"updated_at":100},"alastin","Alastin","Alastin: a US clinic-distributed professional skincare brand. What physician-dispensed cosmeceutical ranges are, and how to read them without brand hype.",{"slug":214,"category":215,"title":216,"meta_description":217,"updated_at":218},"allergen-declaration","safety","Allergen declaration","Allergen declaration: why fragrance allergens like linalool or limonene are listed by name after parfum, what the rule means, and what it does not mean.","2026-08-13T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":220,"category":215,"title":221,"meta_description":222,"updated_at":218},"allergen-free","Allergen-free","Allergen-free: an unregulated claim that means different things on different packs. What it usually excludes and why the INCI list is a better check.",{"slug":224,"category":97,"title":225,"meta_description":226,"updated_at":100},"aloe-barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis: the INCI root behind aloe leaf juice, extract and water. What each form means on a label and why raw plant sap is not the same thing.",{"slug":228,"category":113,"title":229,"meta_description":230,"updated_at":100},"aloe-vera-after-sun","Aloe vera after sun","Aloe vera after sun: aloe-based gels used to cool and soothe skin after sun exposure. A comfort step only, not a treatment for a sunburn.",{"slug":232,"category":134,"title":233,"meta_description":234,"updated_at":100},"alopecia","Alopecia","Alopecia: the medical umbrella term for hair loss, covering pattern loss, areata, telogen effluvium and traction. Diagnosis belongs with a doctor.",{"slug":236,"category":122,"title":237,"meta_description":238,"updated_at":100},"alpha-arbutin","Alpha arbutin","Alpha arbutin: a water-soluble ingredient that gradually evens the look of dark spots by acting on tyrosinase. Daily sunscreen is essential with it.",{"slug":240,"category":122,"title":241,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"alpha-hydroxy-acids","Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)",{"slug":243,"category":113,"title":244,"meta_description":245,"updated_at":100},"althea-korea","Althea Korea","Althea Korea: an online retailer shipping K-beauty products from Korea. Where you buy affects authenticity, freshness and which labelling rules apply.",{"slug":247,"category":113,"title":248,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"am-routine","Morning Skincare Routine",{"slug":250,"category":113,"title":251,"meta_description":252,"updated_at":253},"amika","Amika","Amika: an American haircare brand covering shampoo, conditioner, styling and heat protection. Why haircare ingredients matter for scalp and skin.","2026-08-06T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":255,"category":97,"title":256,"meta_description":257,"updated_at":100},"amino-acid-complex","Amino acid complex","Amino acid complex: a blend of amino acids used as humectants for hydration and conditioning. A marketing label — check the actual ingredient list.",{"slug":259,"category":107,"title":260,"meta_description":261,"updated_at":100},"amino-acids","Amino acids","Amino acids: protein building blocks and a key part of skin's natural moisturising factor, used topically as humectants and conditioning agents.",{"slug":263,"category":113,"title":264,"meta_description":265,"updated_at":253},"amorepacific","Amorepacific","Amorepacific: the South Korean beauty group behind brands like Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Innisfree, and a driver of K-beauty routines worldwide.",{"slug":267,"category":113,"title":268,"meta_description":269,"updated_at":253},"amorepacific-mall","Amorepacific Mall","Amorepacific Mall: the Korean beauty group’s official online store, and why buying through official channels makes batch codes and INCI easier to check.",{"slug":271,"category":97,"title":272,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"ampoule","Ampoule",{"slug":274,"category":113,"title":275,"meta_description":276,"updated_at":253},"amuse","Amuse","Amuse: the South Korean makeup brand built around vegan formulation, what a vegan claim actually covers, and how it differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":278,"category":113,"title":279,"meta_description":280,"updated_at":253},"anastasia-beverly-hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills: the US brow-led makeup brand, where the brow-first technique comes from, and how to remove long-wear eye products gently.",{"slug":282,"category":97,"title":283,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"anhydrous","Anhydrous",{"slug":285,"category":97,"title":286,"meta_description":287,"updated_at":100},"animal-derived-ingredients","Animal-Derived Ingredients","Animal-derived ingredients: lanolin, beeswax, carmine, silk and more — why the INCI name rarely reveals the source, and how vegan differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":289,"category":122,"title":290,"meta_description":291,"updated_at":100},"anthocyanins","Anthocyanins","Anthocyanins: the flavonoid pigments behind berry and purple-plant colour, how they act as antioxidants in the lab, and why they are pH- and light-sensitive.",{"slug":293,"category":113,"title":294,"meta_description":295,"updated_at":296},"anti-aging-routine","Anti-Aging Routine","Anti-aging routine: sunscreen, barrier care, an antioxidant and a retinoid — how to build it slowly, and the caveats around irritation and pregnancy.","2026-08-07T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":298,"category":97,"title":299,"meta_description":300,"updated_at":100},"anti-aging-serum","Anti-Aging Serum","Anti-aging serum: which ingredients actually recur on the label, where the step sits in a routine, and why layering several strong serums backfires.",{"slug":302,"category":97,"title":303,"meta_description":304,"updated_at":100},"anti-frizz-serum","Anti-Frizz Serum","Anti-frizz serum: why the hair cuticle causes frizz, how silicones and oils form a smoothing film, and how to apply it without weighing hair down.",{"slug":306,"category":113,"title":307,"meta_description":308,"updated_at":296},"anti-pollution-skincare","Anti-Pollution Skincare","Anti-pollution skincare: what the unregulated claim covers, why cleansing, antioxidants and sunscreen do the real work, and where to stay sceptical.",{"slug":7,"category":122,"title":310,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":100},"Antioxidant",{"slug":312,"category":97,"title":313,"meta_description":314,"updated_at":100},"antioxidant-complex","Antioxidant complex","Antioxidant complex: a blend of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid, formulated to broaden coverage and keep the formula stable.",{"slug":316,"category":97,"title":317,"meta_description":318,"updated_at":100},"antioxidant-serum","Antioxidant serum","Antioxidant serum: a lightweight leave-on step with vitamin C, vitamin E or niacinamide, usually worn in the morning under moisturiser and sunscreen.",{"slug":320,"category":113,"title":321,"meta_description":322,"updated_at":296},"anua","Anua","Anua: South Korean skincare brand known for heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) toners, essences and cleansing oils aimed at oily, blemish-prone skin.",{"slug":324,"category":107,"title":325,"meta_description":326,"updated_at":100},"apocrine-glands","Apocrine glands","Apocrine glands: sweat glands in the underarms, groin and areolae that empty into hair follicles; their secretion gains odour once skin bacteria act on it.",{"slug":328,"category":113,"title":329,"meta_description":330,"updated_at":296},"aquaphor","Aquaphor","Aquaphor: a petrolatum-based ointment used as an occlusive layer over dry or chapped skin and as the final sealing step in slugging routines.",{"slug":332,"category":97,"title":333,"meta_description":334,"updated_at":100},"aquatic-fragrance","Aquatic fragrance","Aquatic fragrance: the marine, ozonic scent family built on molecules such as calone — a sensory choice in cosmetics, not a skincare benefit.",{"slug":336,"category":113,"title":337,"meta_description":338,"updated_at":296},"armani-beauty","Armani Beauty","Armani Beauty: the Giorgio Armani cosmetics, fragrance and skincare line produced under licence by L'Oréal Luxe, known for complexion makeup.",{"slug":340,"category":122,"title":341,"meta_description":342,"updated_at":100},"artemisia","Artemisia (mugwort)","Artemisia (mugwort): a botanical extract common in Korean soothing skincare; it belongs to the Asteraceae family, so patch test if you react to ragweed.",{"slug":344,"category":113,"title":345,"meta_description":346,"updated_at":347},"as-i-am","As I Am","As I Am: a US textured-hair and scalp care brand known for co-washing cleansing conditioners and moisture-focused curl products for coily hair.","2026-08-09T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":349,"category":122,"title":350,"meta_description":351,"updated_at":100},"ascorbyl-palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate: an oil-soluble vitamin C ester used mostly to protect oils in a formula; evidence for skin brightening is limited compared with others.",{"slug":353,"category":113,"title":354,"meta_description":355,"updated_at":347},"at-home-microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion: consumer devices that buff surface skin cells with an abrasive tip and light suction — gentler than the clinic version.",{"slug":357,"category":113,"title":358,"meta_description":359,"updated_at":347},"at-home-peel","At-home peel","At-home peel: a consumer acid exfoliating treatment with AHAs or BHAs, gentler than a professional peel. 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