Chrysin

Bueno

Antioxidante

No known benefits

Chrysin at a glance

  • A flavonoid plant compound with antioxidant properties
  • Occurs naturally in honey, mushrooms, carrots, and passion fruit
  • Interrupts factors in skin that fuel the appearance of dark circles
  • Requires careful formulating to ensure bioavailability is adequate

Chrysin description

Chrysin is a plant-derived compound that occurs naturally in honey, passion fruit, carrots and many types of mushrooms, among other plants. It’s a type of antioxidant known as a polyphenolic flavonoid. It has a signaling ability that helps reduce oxidative stress on skin. Also known as 5,7-dihydroxyflavone, chrysin has proven to be a powerful skin soother, helping to alleviate signs of irritation and discomfort, including from very dry skin. In vitro and in vivo studies have identified a compound in chrysin known as CPD 6 that is believed to deliver the bulk of its skin-calming benefits. Chrysin has also been shown to be valuable for reducing the look of dark circles. This is due to its ability to reduce excess melanin, which is a skin pigment whose excess accumulation around the eyes is a leading contributor to this common concern. Last, careful formulary techniques are required to stabilize chrysin and ensure its solubility in cosmetic formulas. Without such steps, its bioavailability is low. Various methods can be used to achieve this, including the use of complex sugars known as cyclodextrins, peptides, and fatty acid-based emulsifiers.

Chrysin references

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, April 2021, pages 1–18; and May 2019, pages 1–17
  • Dermatologic Therapy, July 2020, pages 1–14
  • Life Sciences, August 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, July 2018, pages 2,401–2,410
  • Phytochemistry, January 2018, pages 187–196

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.