Chrysin
What Chrysin is & what it does
Chrysin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in plants such as passionflower and in honey and propolis. In cosmetic formulas it is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, sometimes added to eye-area products. It belongs to the flavone subclass of polyphenols.
What does Chrysin do in skincare?
Chrysin is a plant flavonoid used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent. It is sometimes added to eye-area and brightening-style products to help the skin look fresh. It belongs to the flavone family of polyphenols.
Is Chrysin natural or synthetic?
Chrysin occurs naturally in plants such as passionflower and in honey and propolis, so it is a naturally sourced compound, though it can also be produced synthetically for consistency. In cosmetics it may come from either route depending on the supplier. Either way it is the same flavonoid molecule.
Is Chrysin safe?
Chrysin is used in cosmetics as an antioxidant flavonoid and is generally considered safe at the levels used in skincare. It is typically added at low concentrations. If you have specific sensitivities, patch testing a new product remains a reasonable step.
Sunscreens with Chrysin
We rate 25 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Asaya Spot Light Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++ For Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation
93/100
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Foxtale Cover Up Mattyfying Sunscreen
89/100
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Foxtale Dewy Finish Sunscreen (SPF 70)
89/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer With SPF 50
84/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil Fee Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer Spf 50+
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte Full-coverage Foundation With SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-free Matte With SPF 40
84/100
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Foxtale Matte Finish Sunscreen (SPF 70)
83/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
82/100