Rutin
Rutin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 692 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | RUTIN |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 153-18-4 / 130603-71-4 |
| EC number | 205-814-1 |
| Prevalence | 14 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 692 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Serums 28.6%Essences 21.4%Eye Moisturizers 14.3%Body Lotions 7.1%Eye Masks 7.1%Facial Treatments 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Rutin do in skincare?
- Rutin functions as an antioxidant, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Rutin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Rutin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.6% of its uses).
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