MATRINE CAFFEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A complex of matrine alkaloid with caffeic acid offering antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Similar to the ferulate variant, this ingredient pairs matrine (from Sophora flavescens) with caffeic acid, a widely distributed phenolic antioxidant. The caffeate conjugate provides enhanced antioxidant capacity and complementary anti-inflammatory effects. Used in skincare for its soothing and protective properties. No specific EU regulatory restrictions apply.
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant protection
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Skin soothing
- May help with reactive skin
Known concerns
- Minor risk of allergic response in individuals sensitive to phenolic compounds
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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