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Melatonin Is Breaking Into Skin Care

We know it as a sleep aid — now, let's discover what it can do for skin.

by Heather Cichowski  |  COMMENT

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Melatonin in Skin Care: Fighting Free Radicals
Melatonin in Skin Care: Fighting Free Radicals Many of us are likely new to melatonin in skin care, but research goes back decades. Dr. Ava Shamban, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Five by Ava MD and Ava MD Dermatology clinics, says that it was discovered over two decades ago that melatonin is a strong free radical "scavenger." Similarly, Akridge adds that it's able to easily penetrate skin to neutralize pesky free radicals — which means it allows for direct antioxidant support in the fight against premature aging. (If left alone, free radicals can cause the breakdown of collagen and spur aging).

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