Common Name(s): Recoflavone,recoflavone,genistein dimer,anti-aging isoflavone
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides er-beta selective phytoestrogenic activation for collagen synthesis, hyaluronic acid upregulation, and antioxidant gene expression with enhanced formulation stability.
Why It's Used: Recoflavone is selected for improved genistein pharmacology — the structural modification over free genistein provides superior oxidative stability in aqueous formulas and enhanced skin penetration while retaining the er-beta agonism that drives collagen synthesis.
How It Works: Isoflavone chromone → er-beta selective binding → collagen i/iii + ha synthase gene activation; antioxidant: flavonoid catechol radical scavenging.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging,menopausal skin
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.05%–2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Recoflavone's modified structure addresses the rapid oxidative instability of free genistein in aqueous formulations — the structural modification providing a shelf-stable phytoestrogenic active.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,recoflavone genistein analog anti-aging isoflavone review