DIMETHYLHYDROXY DIHYDROFLAVONE

Substance information

The methyl group is one of the simplest arrangements of atoms in organic chemistry which can be found as a moiety of numerous organic molecules. The name „methyl“ is derived from methane, the member of the alkane hydrocarbon group with the lowest molecular weight. The methane molecule contains four hydrogen atoms each one bound to a central carbon atom. The methyl group is not an independent chemical entity and contains only three hydrogen atoms, the fourth binding site is generally used for binding to a larger, mainly organic molecule. Like all alkanes, methyl groups exhibit a particularly low chemical reactivity. "Hydroxy..." generally refers to a hydroxy (hydroxyl) group -OH; the functional group of alcohols. Flavones or flavonoids are so-called secondary plant substances.

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

HAIR CONDITIONING

Leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and / or imparts volume

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Flavones or flavonoids are so-called secondary plant substances and occur in many plants. They are, for instance, contained in fruits, vegetables and many pulses as well as nuts and wholemeal products. The name flavonoid is derived from the Latin term flavus which means yellow. Flavonoids have frequently – but not necessarily – a yellow colour. These plant colourants play an important role in the metabolism of many plants and in the human body they likewise activate many metabolic processes. In care products for the scalp flavonoids can improve the blood circulation and the nourishment of the hair roots. Other flavonoids, which protect the cell nucleus of certain plants against the consequences of strong sun radiation, are used in cosmetics because of their antioxidative protection potential. They prevent the skin from skin ageing caused by light and stimulate the cells’ own repair system.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.