Epigallocatechin Gallate
Epigallocatechin Gallate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 77 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 569 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT |
| CAS number | 989-51-5 |
| Prevalence | 77 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 569 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Serums 37.7%Facial Treatments 15.6%General Moisturizers 14.3%Toners 7.8%Eye Moisturizers 5.2%Night Moisturizers 5.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Epigallocatechin Gallate do in skincare?
- Epigallocatechin Gallate functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Epigallocatechin Gallate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Epigallocatechin Gallate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (37.7% of its uses).
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