Matrine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1H,5H,10H-Dipyrido[2,1-f:3',2',1'-ij][1,6]Naphthyridin-10-one, Dodecahydro-, (7aS,13aR,13bR,13cS)-
What does it do?
Matrine 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Matrine 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 Matrine?
Matrine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1H,5H,10H-Dipyrido[2,1-f:3',2',1'-ij][1,6]Naphthyridin-10-one, Dodecahydro-, (7aS,13aR,13bR,13cS)-
Is Matrine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Matrine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Matrine do in cosmetic products?
Matrine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Matrine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Matrine is 519-02-8.
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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: 15/10/2010