Aspalathus Linearis (Red Tea) Extract
Description
Aspalathin is a member of the class of dihydrochalcones that is the 2-C-beta-D-glucopyranide of phloroglucinol and which is substituted at position 4 by a 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoyl group. A metabolite of red bush, Aspalathus linearis (and present in the herbal tea made from the leaves), aspalathin exhibits significant hypoglycemic activity. It has a role as an antioxidant, a hypoglycemic agent, an EC 1.17.3.2 (xanthine oxidase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a C-glycosyl compound, a polyketide, a polyphenol, a member of catechols and a member of dihydrochalcones.
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Regulatory Status
Aspalathus linearis extract is approved for cosmetic use with excellent safety profile, minimal systemic exposure due to negligible dermal bioavailability, and no sensitization concerns identified.
CIR Expert Panel has not reviewed this ingredient. FDA recognizes it as a cosmetic ingredient without restriction. EWG Skin Deep scores all concerns LOW. Limited data available.