Antioxidant

Taxifolin

AntioxidantFirmness / AgingBrightening

INCI: Taxifolin

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A flavanonol derived from larch and other sources. A dihydro form of quercetin, it shows high antioxidant activity and is used for skin conditioning and aging care

Concentration

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

Effect

A flavanonol derived from larch and other sources. A dihydro form of quercetin, it shows high antioxidant activity and is used for skin conditioning and aging care

Mechanism

Radical scavenging and chelating action via its multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups, along with a reported tendency to inhibit collagen-degrading enzymes

Typical concentration

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

Onset

About several weeks as a guide (individual variation)

Cautions

Plant-derived and rarely sensitizing. Water solubility is moderate

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/439533

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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