INCI name

MELATONIN

Melatonin

Antioxidantreviewed

An indole compound used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Melatonin is an indole derivative (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) that also occurs naturally in the human body. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in night creams, serums, eye creams and some scalp 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 list does not show the concentration, and the INCI name says nothing about any effect beyond the function listed by CosIng.

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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