Antioxidant
GLYCERYL CHROMONYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A chromone-based antioxidant linked to glycerol — designed to neutralise free radicals on skin. Specific safety data is sparse, and chromone scaffolds vary widely, so this sits cautiously at orange.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant — quenches reactive oxygen species
- Niche use as a skin-protective active
- Glyceryl backbone improves water-compatibility
Known concerns
- Chromone-class compounds vary widely in toxicology
- Very limited safety data on this specific derivative
- Possible photoreactivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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