Baicalin

BAI

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Baicalin is a flavone glycoside (from Scutellaria species) used in cosmetics mainly for antioxidant, soothing, and brightening support. It is a polar, water-compatible bioactive with reported anti-inflammatory activity and a relatively large molecular size. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13654833?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Anti-agingBrighteningSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

446.4 g/mol

pH Range

4.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 2.00%

CAS Number: 21967-41-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with:

Risks & Warnings

Generally low-risk in topical use, but botanical actives can still cause sensitivity in reactive skin. Because cosmetic-grade, ingredient-specific regulatory status is not well standardized across all markets, use conservative formulating and patch testing is prudent. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13654833?utm_source=openai))

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