Ellagic Acid

AntioxidantBrightening

INCI: Ellagic Acid

In short · TL;DR

Category

Brightening

Effect

A polyphenol abundant in pomegranate and berries. Used for antioxidant and tone care (regulation of melanin production)

Concentration

Being poorly soluble, incorporated in trace amounts or as a solubilized form (conditional)

Effect

A polyphenol abundant in pomegranate and berries. Used for antioxidant and tone care (regulation of melanin production)

Mechanism

Radical scavenging and chelation by numerous phenolic hydroxyl groups, along with a reported tendency to suppress tyrosinase activity

Typical concentration

Being poorly soluble, incorporated in trace amounts or as a solubilized form (conditional)

Onset

A few weeks to a few months as a guideline (individual variation)

Cautions

Low water solubility requires care in formulation design. May take on a tint

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5281855

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.

← Back to Ingredients