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Chlorogenic Acid
AntioxidantBrightening
INCI: Chlorogenic Acid
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
A polyphenol abundant in green coffee beans and the like. It shows strong antioxidant properties and is used to support reduction of oxidative-stress-derived skin damage
Concentration
As an extract-derived material, trace to several % in the formulation (conditional, purity-dependent)
Effect
A polyphenol abundant in green coffee beans and the like. It shows strong antioxidant properties and is used to support reduction of oxidative-stress-derived skin damage
Mechanism
An ester of caffeic acid and quinic acid, said to suppress oxidation of lipids and proteins through radical scavenging and chelating action
Typical concentration
As an extract-derived material, trace to several % in the formulation (conditional, purity-dependent)
Onset
Around several weeks as a guide (individual variation)
Cautions
May discolor with oxidation and light. Possible allergy as it is plant-derived
Evidence & references
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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