INCI name

HESPERIDIN METHYL CHALCONE

Hesperidin methyl chalcone

Antioxidantreviewed

A chalcone derivative of the citrus flavonoid hesperidin.

What it is

Hesperidin methyl chalcone is a methylated chalcone derivative of hesperidin, a flavonoid found in citrus fruit. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Used mainly in eye creams and other eye-area products, and in some face creams.

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.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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