'Protects' ek standardized cosmetic ingredient name nahi hai, yeh ek descriptive term hai jo un ingredients ke liye use hota hai jo skin ko environmental damage se shield karte hain, jaise UV filters, antioxidants aur barrier-supporting agents. Ye ingredients skin ko UV rays, pollution aur oxidative stress se bachane ka kaam karte hain aur skin ke natural barrier ko maintain karne mein madad dete hain.