Rutin
goodie
What-it-does:
antioxidant
Details
Rutin is a polyphenol flavonoid found in many plants, for example, citrus fruits. The main reason it's used in cosmetics is its high antioxidant and free radical-scavenging ability (similar to that of superstar ascorbic acid), but also has some antibacterial nature and wound-healing properties.
There is also an in-vitro (made in Petri dishes on animal cell lines) study showing potential for rutin as a skin-whitening agent and people have even tried using it to increase the UV-blocking ability of SPF agents, but with inconsistent results. Either way, its antioxidant abilities should still help protect the skin against sun damage from the UV light that isn’t blocked by SPF agents!
Show me some proof
- Pyo, Sung Min, Martina Meinke, Cornelia M. Keck, and Rainer H. Müller. 2016. “Rutin—Increased Antioxidant Activity and Skin Penetration by Nanocrystal Technology (SmartCrystals).” Cosmetics 3 (1): 9.
- Taira, Junsei, Eito Tsuchida, Masatsugu Uehara, Natsuko Ohhama, Wakana Ohmine, and Takayuki Ogi. 2015. “The Leaf Extract of Mallotus Japonicus and Its Major Active Constituent, Rutin, Suppressed on Melanin Production in Murine B16F1 Melanoma.” Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 5 (10): 819–23.
- Tran, Ngoc Quyen, Yoon Ki Joung, Eugene Lih, and Ki Dong Park. 2011. “In Situ Forming and Rutin-Releasing Chitosan Hydrogels As Injectable Dressings for Dermal Wound Healing.” Biomacromolecules 12 (8): 2872–80.
- Velasco, Maria Valéria Robles, Fernanda Daud Sarruf, Idalina Maria Nunes Salgado-Santos, Carlos Alberto Haroutiounian-Filho, Telma Mary Kaneko, and André Rolim Baby. 2008. “Broad Spectrum Bioactive Sunscreens.” International Journal of Pharmaceutics 363 (1): 50–57.
- Watt, Elmarie van der, and Johan C Pretorius. 2001. “Purification and Identification of Active Antibacterial Components in Carpobrotus Edulis L.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 76 (1): 87–91.
- Yang, Jianxiong, Juan Guo, and Jiangfeng Yuan. 2008. “In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Rutin.” LWT - Food Science and Technology 41 (6): 1060–66.
Products with Rutin
Sanitas Skincare Vita K
fitomed Serum Lukrecja Gladka
Mommy knows best Stretch Mark Vanishing Cream
Nanowhite Intensive Brightening Serum
BioRLX 99% Purity Aloe Vera Gel
Evidens De Beauté The Blemish Out Concentrate
Mommy knows best Stretch Marks Vanishing Cream
Sidmool Ultra Facial Moisturizing Chamile Decon-Gel
Skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy
DrGL Restore Gel Mask
Dermedics Youth Expert Ultimate Corrective Serum
Dermiq Capilite Tx
Doctor Babor Pro Growth Factor EGF
SALTHOUSE TOTES MEER THERAPIE Kopfhaut Fluid Anti-Juckreiz
Yves Rocher Sensitive VegetalIntense Soothing Moisturizing Care
hyggee Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Formotopia Bffect Retinyl Palmitat 2% Eye Serum
Skin Actives Scientific Capillary Repair Cream
Catrice Disney Princess Ariel Face Serum
Repechage Red Out Serum
Rodan + Fields Total RF Serum
Yves Rocher Ves Rocher Sensitive Vegetal Soothing Moisturizing Cream
Cay Skin Universal Mineral Face Lotion SPF 55
Collistar Intensive Anti-Stretch Marks Body Cream
Dermaroller Lipopeptide With Vitamin A
Dermasence RosaMin Serum
Neogen Gold Black Caviar Essence & Gold Tox Tightening Pack Kit
Rodan + Fields Soothe Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Neogen Code9 Lemon Green Caviar Essence & Tox Tightening Pack Kit
Rodan + Fields Targeted Dark Spot Corrector
Sorella Apothecary Tinted Dew Drops
YOSKINE Asayake Pure
Look Good Live Well The Super Serum - All-In-One Tri-Peptide Treatment
Taiga Siberica Gel De Ducha Arandano Rojo
Yves Rocher Sensitive Végétal
LETI Sr Sérum Antirojeces
Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Cream
DrGL Restore Gel Mask
Elemis Clarifying Serum
Arcona Overnight Cellular Repair Complex®
Some By Mi Red Tea Tree Cicassoside Derma Solution Serum
111SKIN Maskne Protection Bio Cellulose Mask
Ma:nyo Factory Our Vegan Sun Cream Cica
Monu Calming Cream
Perricone MD Neuropeptide Smoothing Facial Conformer
Boutijour Snow Lotus Lifting Serum
Nutox Moisture Emulsion Spf 25 Pa++
PAPA RECIPE Eggplant Clearing Ampoule
Christine Valmy Vitamin C Serum
DrGL Sun Protection Mist SPF 29 PA++