{"id":1278,"date":"2026-04-13T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esthemedica.sg.oomdcstaging.com\/?page_id=1278"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:58:34","slug":"our-science-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beautescience.com\/zh\/our-science-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sun Exposure and Skin Damage<\/h2>

Sun damage may not be visible at an early age, but multiple studies warn of the consequences later in life. Sun exposure damages fibres in the skin called elastin, resulting in skin laxity. UV rays alter the DNA, causing saggy skin, lines, wrinkles, discolouration, age spots, and even cancer.<\/p>

\u2028UV radiation is composed of two different wavelengths, UVA and UVB. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, melanin is photo-oxidised (immediate pigment darkening). This is the process that darkens your skin as it attempts to block out the radiation. Prolonged or repeated exposure to UV radiation results in persistent pigment darkening and eventually long term tanning (delayed tanning) which increases both the amount and activity of melanocytes. The delayed tanning process can last 10 days to several weeks, and with repeated exposure can cause DNA photo-damage.<\/p>

UVB rays cause sunburn, but it is the UVA rays, with their longer wavelength that penetrate deep into the dermis, that are responsible for photo-ageing of skin. Sensitivity to sunburn is routinely evaluated by minimal erythema dose (MED). MED describes the lowest dose (J\/cm2) of UV radiation that will cause erythema assessed 24 hours after exposure. Higher MED means higher tanning capacity. Darker skin is a result of increased number of melanin: it acts a barrier to the UV radiation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Polypodium Leucotomos<\/h2>

Polypodium leucotomos is a tropical fern plant native from Central America and parts of South America with a long history of usage by the natives in herbal remedies for skin issues.<\/p>

Polypodium leucotomos has been extensively researched and its antioxidant properties fight free radicals from the environment to prevent long-term DNA damage and premature ageing and dullness of skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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PhytoflORAL<\/h2>

Carotenoids are natural protectants found in plants. They absorb harmful UVA and UVB rays and suppress free radicals that lead to premature ageing and dark, uneven skin tone. The human body is unable to produce carotenoids, but they can be obtained through diet.<\/p>

EstheWhite\u2019s key active ingredient, PhytoflORAL\u00ae is a patented innovative oral supplement derived from a proprietary source of non\u2010GMO tomato species that are rich in colorless carotenoids \u2013 phytoene and phytofluene. These specific carotenoids are known to lighten and even out skin tone through<\/p>