INCI · antioxidant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Honokiol
Honokiol is a biphenyl compound with the IUPAC name 3,5'-Diallyl-4,2'-Dihydroxybiphenyl (CAS# 35354-74-6). It is listed in the CosIng database with antioxidant, bleaching, and skin conditioning functions. It appears as an ingredient across a range of skincare and cosmetic formulations.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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antioxidant● Benefits
Honokiol is used in cosmetics primarily for its antioxidant properties and skin brightening (bleaching) effects. It also provides skin conditioning benefits.
antioxidantbrighteningskin-conditioning
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