A plant flavone used as an antioxidant and hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Apigenin (5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone) is a flavone, a type of flavonoid found in plants such as chamomile, parsley and celery. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was isolated from plants or synthesised.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (26)
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Conditioning Mascara · Revolution
- Sérum False Lash Effect · Max Factor
- Gel Na Obočí 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs Volume Infusion · Max Factor
- Żel Do Brwi 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Treatment Serum · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Pro Stylist Mascara · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Brow Sculpt Gel · Max Factor
- Siero Ciglia & Sopracciglia False Lash Effect Serum · Max Factor
- Volume Infusion Mascara · Max Factor
- Brow Revival Gel · Max Factor
- Overnight Care Lash & Eyebrow Serum · Lumene