Rutin

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INCI: Rutin

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A flavonoid glycoside of quercetin. Used for skin conditioning from the standpoint of antioxidant and capillary support

Concentration

Being poorly soluble, it is often incorporated in trace amounts via derivatization or solubilization (conditional)

Effect

A flavonoid glycoside of quercetin. Used for skin conditioning from the standpoint of antioxidant and capillary support

Mechanism

Scavenges radicals through numerous phenolic hydroxyl groups and chelates metal ions. Reported to be involved in suppressing oxidative stress

Typical concentration

Being poorly soluble, it is often incorporated in trace amounts via derivatization or solubilization (conditional)

Onset

A few weeks as a guideline (individual variation)

Cautions

Low water solubility requires care in formulation design. Being plant-derived, it may rarely cause sensitization

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5280805

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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