Found in Själ Skincare’s Bio-Regeneratif Serum, malachite extract is an antioxidant rich in copper, which protects against environmental oxidative stress. Malachite is an important mineral for environmentally stressed skin in two ways: acting as a defense shield from radical scavenging activity against superoxide anion and as a deep detoxifier through the stimulation of glutathione reductase (considered the body’s most important cellular antioxidant). Stabilized at the pH of skin to ensure optimum tolerance, Malachite has been demonstrated at several levels of the “antioxidant” defense mechanisms in our cells through its effect on the superoxide radical, malachite acts directly on the unstable free radical. By inhibiting the superoxide anion at a rate of more than 95%, malachite is an excellent front line of defense. Simultaneously, malachite acts on a deeper level in the body’s defense system. Its effect on hydrogen peroxide occurs via reduced glutathione – or more precisely, through the enzyme in charge of regenerating it. This indirect activation effect allows elimination of one of the main factors limiting the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and reduced glutathione: the reduced glutathione itself. The effects of Malachite Complex have been demonstrated at several levels of the “antioxidant” defense mechanisms in our cells? Through its effect on the superoxide radical, Malachite Complex acts directly on the “troublemaker.” By inhibiting the superoxide anion at a rate of more than 95%, Malachite Complex represents a choice first line of defense? At the same time, Malachite Complex acts at a more complex level in the body’s defense system. Its effect on hydrogen peroxide occurs via reduced glutathione – or more precisely, through the enzyme in charge of regenerating it. This indirect activation effect allows elimination of one of the main factors limiting the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and reduced glutathione: the reduced glutathione itself. You can find the product mentioned on SkinStore.com.
