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Ingredient guide
luteolin
In short
Luteolin is a plant‑derived flavone known for calming surface reactivity. It offers antioxidant benefits and may support a more comfortable, less reactive barrier.
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Works for
Redness · Barrier
Skin type
Sensitive · Dry
Best used
Anytime
What it is
Hydroxylated flavone found in celery, broccoli, and artichoke; among the more potent NF-κB inhibitors in common dietary flavonoids — at micromolar concentrations suppresses IKK activation blocking IL-6, IL-8, and MMP-1 expression; inhibits MAPK/ERK and PI3K/Akt inflammatory pathways; moderate tyrosinase inhibition; antioxidant activity partly mediated by iron chelation; low aqueous solubility limits topical delivery — nanoparticle and cyclodextrin encapsulation studied.
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Common questions
Studies suggest it may help reduce visible redness and support the skin's resilience by moderating inflammatory pathways.
Sensitive or dryness‑prone skin may appreciate its calming, barrier‑supportive qualities.
It appears mostly in soothing serums or creams as part of a calming blend of antioxidants.
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Personal guidance only · For clinical concerns, see a dermatologist.