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Scientific Name: {Phenyl t-butylnitrone}
Common Name: {Spin Trap, PBN}
Though Spin Trap or PBN is technically an antioxidant, it has a unique formulation that makes it much more efficient than any other antioxidant on the market. The secret of Spin Trap is in the name. It performs the same essential function as an antioxidant, trapping and neutralizing free radicals. 
But then the “Spin” comes in. Spin Traps do something that no other antioxidant or substance can do; they spin free radicals back into useful, nourishing molecules that can be used to improve the skin's health.
Free radicals enter the skin from several sources. Photodamage is one of the most common, but pollutants and other environmental sources can also introduce free radicals into the skin.
Once there, they begin to wreak havoc, harming healthy cells and quickly replicating, in much the same way that cancer does.
If an antioxidant is not introduced into the skin, these free radicals can cause significant damage. Most organic origin ingredients have an antioxidant component, which directly neutralizes the free radical and allows the body to remove it.
Spin Trap works differently by isolating and attracting individual free radicals and then converting them into a slew of other molecules.
Oxygen, for example, is one of the most common, which is essential to the production of energy within cells and the building of new, healthy cells.
This makes Spin Trap a powerful anti-aging ingredient. As we age, our skin becomes more and more affected by free radicals, causing wrinkles and discoloration as they break down healthy cells.
Not only does Spin Trap protect cells from premature aging, but it also converts free radicals into substances that the cells can use to become healthier. The side effects of Spin Trap usage are less inflammation, less harm, and more vibrant-looking skin.
Studies have shown that free radicals cause many of the chronic diseases that develop as we age. Eliminating them from the surface can ensure that a good portion of typical skin aging never occurs. When combined with other antioxidants, Spin Trap can improve their effects.
It is mainly used to improve the look of uneven, discolored, and rough skin. But can also enhance the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and make the entire complexion appear brighter, fuller, and more beautiful.
The face can function correctly. It can help regenerate and protect itself from future harm; it can diminish the dull, sagging, tired look of aging skin.
Kari Thomas wrote this article.
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