Antioxidant

Tetrahydrocurcumin

AntioxidantBrightening

INCI: Tetrahydrocurcumin

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

The reduced form of curcumin, colorless to pale-colored. Used for antioxidant and tone care; less prone to staining and easy to formulate

Concentration

Cosmetic incorporation is roughly on the order of 0.1-1% (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Effect

The reduced form of curcumin, colorless to pale-colored. Used for antioxidant and tone care; less prone to staining and easy to formulate

Mechanism

Its β-diketone/phenol structure scavenges radicals; reported to be involved in modulating lipid peroxidation and melanin production

Typical concentration

Cosmetic incorporation is roughly on the order of 0.1-1% (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Onset

Roughly several weeks to several months as a guide (individual variation)

Cautions

Oil-soluble, so take care with solubilization. May discolor at high pH

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/124072

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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