ALA may very well join the ranks of Vitamin C and E as part of your first-line of defense against free radicals. Known as the "Univeral" Antioxidant, it was discovered in 1951, but it wasn't till the late 80's that researchers realized that ALA had been overlooked as a powerful antioxidant. It neutralizes free radicals in both the fatty and watery regions of cells, in contrast to vitamin C (which is water soluble) and vitamin E (which is fat soluble). It directly recycles and extends the metabolic lifespans of vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10, and it indirectly renews vitamin E.

Ingredients/Tech Specs:
Alpha Lipoic Acid (Powder)
DL-Thioctic Acid
Used at .2 to 1% in the oil phase of lotions or cremes.