Antioxidant
SYRINGARESINOL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A natural lignan found in sesame, olives, and grains — a multitasking antioxidant that also helps brighten skin tone.
Syringaresinol is a dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan found in sesame seeds, olive oil, and various grains. It exhibits potent antioxidant activity, inhibits melanogenesis (skin brightening), and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects in research. Used in cosmetics for its combined antioxidant, bleaching, and skin-protecting properties. Well-characterized natural compound with no GHS hazards.
Function
Skin benefits
- antioxidant
- skin brightening
- anti-inflammatory
- skin protection
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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