INCI name

ISOQUERCITRIN

Isoquercitrin

Antioxidantreviewed

A quercetin glucoside used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Isoquercitrin is a flavonoid glycoside in which the flavonol quercetin is bound to a glucose unit. It occurs in many plants. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of skin care products, such as serums and 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.

The INCI name does not show whether it was isolated from plants or produced by another method.

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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