Guaiazulene

Bäst

Antioxidant

Guaiazulene omedelbart

  • Compound found in some essential oils
  • Has antioxidant properties
  • Also a soothing ingredient
  • Approved by the FDA as a colorant

Guaiazulene beskrivning

Guaiazulene is a naturally occurring compound found in the essential oils of many plants, including chamomile and guaiac wood. It is known for its vibrant blue color and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a human-safe colorant for cosmetics. In addition to its colorant properties, guaiazulene is known for its antioxidant benefits, fighting the free radical damage that can lead to premature signs of aging. Research also demonstrates it has impressive anti-inflammatory properties, helping alleviate redness and itching. All told, guaiazulene is a good addition to skin care products, especially if you suffer from skin sensitivity. Use levels of guiazulene in cosmetics range from 0.01–0.05% in leave-on products and up to 0.1% in rinse-off products. Although use levels are low, this speaks to the potent nature of this soothing powerhouse.

Guaiazulene referenser

  • UL Prospector, Website, Accessed August 2025
  • FDA.gov, Website, Accessed August 2025
  • Molecules, April 2024, pages 1-14
  • Life Sciences, March 2023, pages 1-17
  • Autophagy Reports, October 2022, pages 523-536

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.