Superoxide Dismutase
AKA: SOD, Cu/Zn-SOD
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Enzymatic Antioxidant
Clean
Dismutase, superoxide
CAS #
9054-89-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Reducing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Neutralizes free radicals
Traditional Use
Discovered in 1969 as an enzyme that neutralizes free radicals in cells; adopted in skincare in the 1980s-1990s as an anti-aging and antioxidant ingredient to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR