UV irradiation depletes skin antioxidants, including vitamin E, triggering oxidative stress
UV irradiation depletes antioxidants and causes oxidative damage in human skin, including depletion of tocopherols, in a manner analogous to ozone-induced oxidative stress.
What this means for you
When UV light depletes your skin's natural antioxidant reserves — including vitamin E — your cells are left more vulnerable to oxidative damage, which over time contributes to visible aging, uneven tone, and slower skin recovery. Understanding this response helps explain why antioxidant support before and after UV exposure matters for long-term skin resilience.
The published research
Transcutaneous ozone therapy: an underestimated medical practice
International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine · 2021
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