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Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2161 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.

336 ingredients in Antioxidant — page 1 of 14

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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

A stable vitamin C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid in the skin to brighten and provide antioxidant protection.

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Stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivativeBrightens and evens skin toneHelps fade hyperpigmentation
+ Niacinamide+ Tocopherol+ Hyaluronic Acid
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Acacia Arabica Stem Bark Extract

Extract from the stem bark of Acacia arabica (gum arabic tree); provides tannins and polyphenol antioxidants in multi-ingredient prestige serums.

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Rich in tannins and polyphenols with antioxidant and mild astringent activityTraditional herbal extract used in anti-aging formulas
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

An extract from kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) fruit rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, and organic acids used to provide antioxidant and brightening benefits.

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Antioxidant protection from polyphenols and vitamin CSupports a bright, even complexion
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Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract

Extract from the leaves of Adansonia digitata (baobab tree). Distinct from baobab seed oil — the leaf extract provides a concentrated source of antioxidant polyphenols (quercetin, kaempferol, rutin) and vitamin C. Used in K-beauty sunscreens and botanical-rich formulas.

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Rich in polyphenols and vitamin C precursors for antioxidant protectionLeaves contain quercetin and kaempferol for anti-inflammatory benefitsContributes moisture-binding properties from natural polysaccharides
+ Tocopherol+ Niacinamide
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Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

An extract from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) containing antioxidant polyphenols and conditioning compounds; distinct from the fruit extract.

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Antioxidant protection from polyphenolsConditions and softens skin
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Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Extract from Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris), a European herb. Its high tannin content makes it a natural astringent and antioxidant, used in toners and essences for pore refinement.

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Rich in tannins and flavonoids with antioxidant and mild astringent propertiesHelps tighten pores and soothe irritated skinUsed in European herbal tradition for skin tone and firmness
+ Centella Asiatica Extract+ Niacinamide
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Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

An extract from onion (Allium cepa) bulbs rich in quercetin and other flavonoids used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in cosmetics.

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Rich in quercetin and flavonoids for antioxidant protectionSoothes and conditions skin
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Allium Victorialis Extract

An extract from Allium victorialis (alpine leek / victory onion), a traditional Korean herbal ingredient valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in cosmetics.

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Antioxidant protection via flavonoids and organosulfur compoundsSoothing and anti-inflammatory propertiesTraditional Korean herbal medicine ingredient
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Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract
ALNUS FIRMIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT

An extract from the fruiting catkins of Alnus firmifolia (alder). Contains tannins, catechins, and phenolic acids that provide antioxidant and mild soothing benefits in luxury Japanese creams.

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Tannins and phenolic compounds with antioxidant actionSoothing for irritated skinLuxury botanical in prestige formulas
+ Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract+ Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
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Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract

An extract from seeds of Alpinia katsumadai (a member of the ginger family) rich in flavonoids used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in skincare.

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Antioxidant protection from flavonoids and polyphenolsSoothes and calms skin
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Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from the leaves of Alpinia speciosa (shell ginger / getto), a plant consumed and used medicinally in Okinawa, Japan. Rich in labdane diterpenoids and polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Associated with longevity in Japanese folk medicine.

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Antioxidant-rich polyphenolsAnti-inflammatory and soothingTraditional Okinawan longevity botanical
+ Tocopherol+ Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Amaranthus Caudatus Extract

Extract from Amaranthus caudatus (love-lies-bleeding amaranth); provides antioxidant betacyanins and conditioning squalene, used for brightening and protective benefits in premium toners.

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Contains betacyanins (red-violet pigments) and squalene with antioxidant propertiesSupports skin radiance and defends against oxidative stress
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Amelanchier Alnifolia (Saskatoon) Fruit Extract
Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract

An extract from saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) fruit rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, providing antioxidant and mild brightening benefits.

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Rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols for antioxidant protectionSupports a brighter, more even complexion
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Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract

Extract from the root of Ampelopsis japonica (Japanese porcelain berry), used in East Asian herbal medicine; provides stilbenoid antioxidants in Korean hanbang prestige skincare.

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Rich in stilbenoid antioxidants including resveratrol derivativesTraditional Korean and Japanese herbal medicine ingredient
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Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract

An extract from Anastatica hierochuntica (Rose of Jericho / Resurrection Plant), a desiccation-tolerant plant known for its high concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, used for antioxidant and soothing effects in cosmetics.

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Rich in antioxidant polyphenols that protect skin from free radical damageSoothes and calms the skinAssociated with resilience and adaptive stress-response properties
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Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

An extract of anemarrhena root, a traditional East Asian botanical rich in mangiferin and steroidal saponins, used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in K-beauty formulas.

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Antioxidant protectionSoothes and calms skinContains mangiferin and saponins with anti-inflammatory activity
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Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Root extract from garden angelica, rich in furanocoumarins and volatile coumarins. Documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity through NF-κB suppression and cytokine reduction; also inhibits UV-induced matrix metalloproteinases in human dermal fibroblasts. Used in small quantities in K-beauty calming formulas.

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Strong antioxidant activity (DPPH IC50 1.04 µL/mL, among highest in the Angelica genus)Anti-inflammatory via NF-κB pathway suppression — reduces TNF-α and IL-6Anti-photoaging: inhibits MMP production in UVB-irradiated skin cells, suppresses ERK/JNK signalling
Contains furanocoumarins (bergapten, xanthotoxin, imperatorin) — phototoxic at high concentrations; risk is concentration-dependentMay cause photosensitivity with sun exposure; avoid leaving high-concentration formulas on skin before UV exposure
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Angelica Gigas Extract
Angelica Gigas Root Extract

An extract of Korean angelica (Angelica gigas) root rich in coumarins and pyranocoumarins, a valued K-beauty botanical with antioxidant and brightening properties.

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Antioxidant protection via coumarins (decursin, decursinol)Supports brightening and an even complexionSoothes and conditions skin
Contains furanocoumarins that may cause mild photosensitivity
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Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
ANGELICA KEISKEI LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Extract from Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei), a perennial herb native to Japan prized in traditional medicine. Contains unique yellow chalcones (xanthoangelol, 4-hydroxyderricin) with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Rich in xanthoangelol chalcones with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activityTraditional Japanese longevity herbSupports skin tone clarity
+ 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid+ Niacinamide
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Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract

An extract of the kangaroo paw flower (Anigozanthos flavidus), a native Australian botanical used in premium cosmetics for its antioxidant and soothing properties.

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Antioxidant protectionSoothes and conditions skinHelps defend against environmental stress
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Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract

Extract from the berry-like fruits of Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree), a Mediterranean shrub. Contains ellagitannins, natural arbutins, and flavonoids with antioxidant and brightening potential.

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Fruit extract from Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree), rich in ellagic acid, natural arbutin precursors, and polyphenolsAntioxidant and potential skin-brightening activity via natural arbutinoid compounds
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

A water-soluble extract from argan kernels (distinct from argan oil), containing polyphenols and saponins used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in aqueous formulas.

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Antioxidant protection from polyphenolsConditions and soothes skin
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Aronia Arbutifolia Extract

Extract from Aronia arbutifolia (red chokeberry); its exceptionally high polyphenol (anthocyanin, procyanidin, chlorogenic acid) content makes it one of the most antioxidant-rich botanical extracts in cosmetics.

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Exceptionally high anthocyanin and procyanidin content — among the richest of all berriesPotent antioxidant protection against free radical damage
+ Tocopherol+ Ascorbic Acid
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Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract

An extract from the fruit of Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry), one of the richest known plant sources of anthocyanins and polyphenols, providing potent antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

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Exceptionally high anthocyanin content providing potent antioxidant protectionPolyphenols help protect against UV-induced oxidative stressMild astringent effect may help tighten pores
Deep pigmentation from anthocyanins may temporarily stain skin at high concentrations
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