Botanical antioxidant pigment
Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments from fruits and flowers prized as natural colorants and antioxidants. They are generally safe topically but offer modest, source dependent clinical evidence.
Skin benefits
- Potent plant-derived antioxidants that scavenge reactive oxygen species
- Natural colorants providing red, purple, and blue hues
- May help mitigate UV- and pollution-induced oxidative damage
- Generally well tolerated on skin at cosmetic use levels
Known concerns
- Color stability is pH and light dependent, which can lead to staining or shade shifts
- Limited robust clinical data for topical efficacy claims
- Possible allergenicity tied to the botanical source rather than the molecule itself
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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