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ANTIOXIDANT

Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

2371 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ANTIOXIDANT function designation.

Ingredients with the ANTIOXIDANT function

Benzylidene(4-methoxyacetophenone),1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one

CAS 959-23-9

4H­1­Benzopyran­4­one, 7,8­dihydroxy­3­(4­hydroxyphenyl)-,4',7,8-Trihydroxyisoflavone

CAS 75187-63-2

Abies Alba Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Abies alba, Pinaceae.

Abies Pectinata Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2

Acacia Catechu Catechins is a mixture of catechins obtained from the leaves of Acacia catechu, Fabaceae

Acacia Catechu Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae

CAS 8001-76-1

Acacia Victoriae Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Acacia victoriae, Fabaceae.

CAS 1542151-07-4

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from of the roots of the Eleuthero/Siberian Gi…

CAS 84696-12-8

2,4-Pentanedione, 3-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]

CAS 30881-23-3

How the ANTIOXIDANT function is used in CosIng

The ANTIOXIDANT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 2371 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The ANTIOXIDANT function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 2371 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the ANTIOXIDANT function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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