The Basics On Resveratrol
What is Resveratrol?
Potent polyphenolic antioxidant that is abundant in red grapes.
What are other names for Resveratrol?
1,3-BENZENEDIOL, 5-[(1E)-2-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)ETHENYL]-, 3,5,4′-TRIHYDROXYSTILBENE, 5-[(1E)-2-(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)ETHENYL]- 1,3-BENZENEDIOL, and RESVERATROL
What is Resveratrol used for?
One study suggests that Resveratrol has a unique antioxidant activity properties including its effects on mitochondrial function3. For these reasons it has been suggested that Resveratrol as a botanical active could be an important anti-aging ingredient for topical applications3. Resveratrol has been shown to possess antioxidant properties that potentially work well against the high oxidative stress that skin cells come under frequently4. Resveratrol has also shown promise against skin diseases and even more, prospects are yet to be explored4.
How Resveratrol is classified
Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Resveratrol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Resveratrol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Resveratrol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Resveratrol from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Resveratrol
SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E ; Replenix Power of Three Serum ; Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Serum; Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Night Infusion Cream; Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Hyaluronic Acid Eye Lifting Balm; Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Face Lifting Soft Cream
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Pandey K, Rizvi S. Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2009;2(5):270-278. [PubMed] 2. Resveratrol ‚Äì Pharmacology and Biochemistry. PubChem- Open Chemistry Database. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/445154#section=Pharmacology-and-Biochemistry. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. 3. Farris P, Krutmann J, Li Y, McDaniel D, Krol Y. Resveratrol: a unique antioxidant offering a multi-mechanistic approach for treating aging skin. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(12):1389-1394. [PubMed] 4. Ndiaye M, Philippe C, Mukhtar H, Ahmad N. The grape antioxidant resveratrol for skin disorders: promise, prospects, and challenges. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2011;508(2):164-170. [PubMed] 5. Shivananda N, Dan R, Marshall J, Isitor G, Xue S, Shi J. Wound-healing properties of the oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpon. Phytother Res. 2011;25(8):1201-1208. [PubMed] 6. Ferreira S, Gallardo L, Paulo L, Ant√≥nio Queiroz J, Domingues F. Antimicrobial activity and effects of resveratrol on human pathogenic bacteria. Article in World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2010;26:1533-1538. 7. Yilmaz Y, Toledo R. Major flavonoids in grape seeds and skins: antioxidant capacity of catechin, epicatechin, and gallic acid. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52(2):255-260. [PubMed] 8. Resveratrol. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705540/RESVERATROL/#.W7H0VWgzZhE. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. Related Articles: Glossary: Stilbenes Glossary: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Glossary: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) seed oil
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