MooGoo Anti-Ageing Face Cream is rich in Antioxidants for protection against free radicals to help prevent ageing. Free radicals are created as an essential part of life when food is oxidized to create energy, and also from UV radiation or other stress such as smoking. They are highly charged oxygen that cause “oxidisation”. If you’ve seen a peeled apple turn brown, you’ve seen oxidation in action. Oxidization can also cause other health problems in the skin. Antioxidants help prevent oxidization by mopping up free radicals. As antioxidants block the effects of free radicals, they end up being oxidized themselves.

• Green Tea – Photoprotective effects of green tea polyphenols (EGCG). “The available evidence indicates that green tea has many biological effects that ameliorate the damaging effects of both UVA and UVB radiation. These biological activities differ from those of traditional sunscreens. Green tea polyphenols thus have the potential, when used in conjunction with traditional sunscreens, to further protect the skin against the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation
• Red Raspberry Seed Oil – This oil is a rich dark red and so is one of the reasons our cream is a tan colour. It contains very high levels of Vitamin E (and we also add extra natural Vitamin E) as well as Vitamin A and Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids. This reportedly helps provide extra protection from UV. Raspberry Seed Oil contains exceptionally high levels of alpha and gamma tocopherols (vit. E), vit. A and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. This provides the skin with significant broad spectrum protection from damaging UV-A and UV-B rays.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – One of the key signs that skin has been exposed to a lot of sun over the years is areas of hyperpigmentation, age spots etc. Niacindamide is a widely studied ingredient that si used to help protect the skin from hyperpigmentation following UV exposure.
• Squalane (Olive) – Olive squalane is produced from olives. Squalane enhances skin elasticity and moisture retention. It is also a unique antioxidant that protects our skin from free-radical damages. Olive squalane’s composition is very similar to human sebum (oil) and can penetrate our skin very quickly to help our skin to fight dryness. Squalane is not to be confused with squalene, which is a form of shark liver oil and tends to quickly oxidize when exposed to the air.
• Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed – Resveratrol) – Resveratrol is an effective anti-oxidant which may be an important additive to skin products.
• Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Oil-Soluble Vitamin C) – Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is an oil-soluble derivative of Vitamin C. It’s a powerful antioxidant that slows the rate of free-radical damage (free radicals are unstable molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles.) Studies have shown Vitamin C to stimulate collagen production as well as promoting a more even skin tone. This form of Vitamin C is absorbed by the skin very easily and is well tolerated by even the most sensitive skin types.