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Magnolol

What Magnolol is & what it does

Magnolol is a natural compound extracted from magnolia bark, belonging to the lignan class of plant polyphenols. It is commonly used in skincare for its antioxidant and soothing associations and is sometimes included to support a calmer-looking complexion. It functions as a botanically derived active at low concentrations. No concerns are listed for it here.

What is Magnolol?

It is a natural compound from magnolia bark, part of the lignan class of plant polyphenols. It is used as a botanically derived skincare ingredient.

What does Magnolol do in skincare?

It is commonly used for its antioxidant and soothing associations and may be added to support a calmer-looking complexion. It works at low concentrations as a supporting active.

Is Magnolol safe?

It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, with no concerns flagged in this catalog. As with any plant-derived active, patch testing is reasonable for sensitive skin.

Sunscreens with Magnolol

We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:

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