Antioxidant

Gallic Acid

AntioxidantBrightening

INCI: Gallic Acid

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A polyphenol forming the basic scaffold of tannins. Shows strong antioxidant activity and is used in oxidative-stress care and skin-conditioning designs

Concentration

Trace to a few percent (conditional, purity-dependent)

Effect

A polyphenol forming the basic scaffold of tannins. Shows strong antioxidant activity and is used in oxidative-stress care and skin-conditioning designs

Mechanism

Reported to show high radical-scavenging ability and chelating action through its three adjacent phenolic hydroxyl groups

Typical concentration

Trace to a few percent (conditional, purity-dependent)

Onset

A few weeks as a guideline (individual variation)

Cautions

Prone to discoloration from oxidation and metals. Possible irritation at high concentrations

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/370

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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