Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside

Bueno

Antioxidante

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside at a glance

  • Skin-conditioning agent and soothing antioxidant
  • Derived from epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and glucose
  • Claims about treating dark circles and under-eye bags are not currently supported by research
  • May be easier to formulate with compared to traditional EGCG

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside description

Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside is a derivative of a well-known, tea-derived antioxidant in the skin care world: epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG for short). It is obtained from the reaction of EGCG and glucose. While independent studies on epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside are lacking, it is said to function as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, which checks out given the ingredients it comes from. EGCG is backed by research for offering skin-soothing properties and helping to defend skin from the effects sun damage. It is the major antioxidant component of green tea. Glucose is a natural sugar that offers humectant and other skin-beneficial properties. Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside is touted by many brands as helping to address eye area concerns such as dark circles and under-eye bags; however we could not find peer-reviewed research to confirm these benefits. We can, however, theorize that this is a good anti-aging ingredient given its relationship to EGCG. Ingredient manufacturers suggest that due to its water solubility, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside may offer better formulary compatibility compared to traditional EGCG. At the time of this writing, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review has not conducted a formal safety assessment on epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside. Our research did not reveal any known concerns about using this ingredient in skin care or personal care products. Usage levels range between 0.01–0.05%.

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside references

  • Personal Care Products Council, Accessed March 2023, ePublication
  • UL Prospector (supplier info), Accessed March 2023, ePublication
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2018, pages 1-14

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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.