INCI · antioxidant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Isoquercitrin
Isoquercitrin (CAS# 21637-25-2, EC# 244-488-5) is a flavonoid glycoside with the IUPAC name 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(.Beta.-D-Glucofuranosyloxy)-5,7-Dihydroxy-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One. It is listed in the CosIng database with antioxidant as its sole official function. It appears frequently in anti-pigmentation, sun protection, and skin-refining cosmetic formulations from brands such as Eucerin and Nivea.
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antioxidant● Benefits
The source identifies isoquercitrin solely as an antioxidant, suggesting it helps protect the skin from oxidative stress. Its frequent appearance in anti-pigment and sun-protection products implies a role in addressing oxidative damage, though no further benefit claims are made in the source.
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