protocatechuic aldehyde

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Protocatechualdehyde is mainly used for its antioxidant properties. It helps protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals, thus participating in the prevention of premature skin aging.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use at appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although it offers antioxidant benefits, it's always important to combine it with other ingredients to maximize the effectiveness of an anti-aging formulation. In general, the risk of irritation is low, but as with any active ingredient, a small possibility of irritation exists, especially on sensitive skin.

Present in: Often found in serums, anti-aging creams and antioxidant lotions, especially those designed to protect and revitalize the skin.