INCI name

NARINGENIN

Naringenin

A flavanone found in citrus fruits, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Naringenin is (2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chroman-4-one, a flavanone that occurs in citrus fruits, notably grapefruit, largely in the form of its glycoside naringin. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 obtained in another way, or how pure it is.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (17)

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