Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bleaching, reducing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula
What does it do?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula
Is Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide do in cosmetic products?
Dihydroxybenzylidene Succinimide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bleaching, reducing, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/04/2018