Anthocyanins

Explained

Anthocyanins are organic pigments found in plants. They play a role in a plant's reproduction process. Anthocyanins also give fruits and vegetables their color.

There are more than 300 types of Anthocyanins.

Anthocyanins have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Ongoing research is being conducted on whether Anthocyanins have UV protectant properties.

Fruits that are black, blue, brighr red, and pink contain the highest amounts of Anthocyanins.

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What it does

Cosmetic Colorant Agents that add color to a product

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 31949
INCI Name ANTHOCYANINS
EC #  -
All Functions Cosmetic Colorant