Baicalin

Baicalin at a Glance

• Type of flavonoid
• Derived from Scutellaria baicalensis plant
• Rich in antioxidants
• Has anti-inflammatory properties
• May play a role in skin’s youthful longevity

Baicalin Description

(Chinese skullcap) plant, whose root has been used for years in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

As a flavonoid, baicalin is a good source of antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress. Research also shows that it has anti-inflammatory properties. One study found it helped specifically relieve skin inflammation caused by P. acnes bacteria, the main bacterial culprit behind acne breakouts.

Baicalin may also play a role in maintaining skin’s healthspan by interrupting intrinsic aging factors that hinder youthful longevity.

Studies have found that baicalin can delay UVA-induced photoaging through the inhibition of oxidative damage by selectively neutralizing super-oxide anion and regulation of some of the senescence-related genes.

The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled baicalin safe as used in cosmetics. Use levels of baicalin in skin care range from 1–1.5% when the plant extract is part of a water-based blend.

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