Antioxidant
PHLORIDZIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Phloridzin — a dihydrochalcone glucoside found in apple bark and leaves. Used as an antioxidant; well-studied pharmacologically but cosmetic literature is thin.
Skin benefits
- Apple-derived polyphenol
- Antioxidant
- SGLT inhibitor used in research
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic CIR review
- Possible mild sensitization in rare cases
- Not for ingestion in cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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