Quick answer
Flavonoid ingredient; Extract from the Sophora japonica plant; Functions as an antioxidant Key benefits: Anti-Aging.
Troxerutin
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4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-5-hydroxy-7-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-
Purpose
This flavonoid ingredient derived from the Sophora japonica plant functions as an antioxidant when applied topically.
Rating
BEST
Category
Antioxidant, Plant Extracts
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING
Benefits
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Flavonoid ingredient
Extract from the Sophora japonica plant
Functions as an antioxidant
Article
Troxerutin is a flavonoid ingredient that’s extracted from the Japanese plant Sophora japonica, also known as the Japanese pagoda tree. Research has shown it functions as an antioxidant when applied topically, scavenging free radicals and preventing oxidative stress.
Some studies have also shown troxerutin to have a photoprotective effect against UVB rays, though it is not an approved sunscreen ingredient.
Usage levels tend to reach from 0.4–1%, depending on formulary needs and desired claims.
See: Flavonoid, Rutin
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