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Antioxidant Protection

Meaning ❉ Antioxidant protection gently shields textured hair, from delicate coils to robust kinks, against the unseen aggressors of oxidative stress. This vital defense, often overlooked, safeguards the hair’s cellular integrity, helping to preserve its natural vibrancy and structural resilience amidst daily environmental exposures like sun and pollutants. Understanding this mechanism allows for a systematized approach to hair care, where the purposeful inclusion of botanical allies—such as Amla, Hibiscus, or Green Tea extract—becomes a proactive measure. Such intentional application supports the longevity of each strand, contributing to a holistic regimen that helps maintain hair’s inherent strength and encourages its sustained vitality. It is a quiet assurance for Black and mixed-race hair, ensuring that heritage strands remain robust and beautifully defined, minimizing vulnerability to external wear and tear.

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Antioxidant Protection

Meaning ❉ Antioxidant Protection shields hair from environmental free radical damage, a practice deeply rooted in ancestral care for textured hair.
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