INCI name

PHLORETIN

Phloretin

A dihydrochalcone polyphenol, listed as an antioxidant and anti-sebum ingredient.

What it is

Phloretin is a dihydrochalcone, a polyphenolic compound that occurs in apples and apple tree leaves. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and anti-sebum ingredient.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 extracted from plants or produced synthetically.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Anti-sebum
Helping control sebum production.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (12)

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