A concentrated polyphenol antioxidant for advanced anti-aging, photoaging-defense and soothing cosmetic formulation. Hydroxytyrosol is a defined catechol polyphenol naturally occurring in olives and olive-derived materials. This grade is supplied as a ≥99% high-purity, light-yellow viscous liquid that is miscible with water, giving formulators a highly concentrated active for serums, essences, creams and environmental-stress skin-care systems.
- ≥99% high-purity Hydroxytyrosol active.
- Light-yellow viscous liquid with water-miscible formulation behavior.
- Strong antioxidant / free-radical-scavenging identity for photoaging and environmental-stress concepts. [R1,R5]
- Useful in soothing, skin-conditioning and well-aging cosmetic formulations. [R2]
- Paid evaluation quantities and bulk inquiry support formulation from bench testing to scale-up.
Product Specifications / Key Facts
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Property |
Product Information |
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Product Name |
Hydroxytyrosol |
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Commercial Form |
High-purity concentrated liquid |
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Purity / Assay |
≥99% |
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Appearance |
Light-yellow viscous liquid |
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Solubility |
Miscible with water |
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INCI |
HYDROXYTYROSOL [R2] |
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CAS Number |
10597-60-1 [R1] |
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Molecular Formula / MW |
C8H10O3 / 154.16 g/mol [R1] |
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Ingredient Family |
Catechol polyphenol / antioxidant active |
Key Benefits
Supports antioxidant defense — Hydroxytyrosol is a potent polyphenol antioxidant that scavenges reactive species and is widely studied for oxidative-stress protection. [R1,R5]
Supports photoaging-focused cosmetic development — Recent preclinical skin research links Hydroxytyrosol with reduced UV-induced oxidative stress, matrix-degradation signaling and moisture-loss pathways. [R9]
Useful in firmness and elasticity concepts — Hydroxytyrosol has shown anti-collagenase / anti-elastase activity and fibroblast-protective effects in skin-relevant laboratory models. [R5]
Supports soothing and skin-conditioning positioning — Cosmetic ingredient references list Hydroxytyrosol for antioxidant, skin-conditioning and soothing functions. [R2]
Fits brighter, more even-looking tone concepts — A human dermocosmetic study using hydroxytyrosol-titrated olive extract reported improvement in pigmentation imaging, supporting cautious tone-care positioning. [R8]
Why Formulators Choose ≥99% Hydroxytyrosol Liquid
High-purity Hydroxytyrosol gives formulators a different level of control from olive extracts standardized to lower polyphenol concentrations. The ≥99% liquid format lets the formulator calculate Hydroxytyrosol active directly, while its water-miscible behavior supports aqueous and emulsion-based development. The main technical challenge is not identity but stability and delivery: Hydroxytyrosol can discolor or degrade through oxidation, and its hydrophilic character can limit passive skin permeation. [R6–R7]
Typical Applications
- Antioxidant facial serums and essences
- Photoaging and environmental-stress skin-care
- Well-aging creams and emulsions
- Soothing / sensitive-skin antioxidant products
- Brightening and even-looking-tone systems
- Advanced delivery systems such as niosomal or encapsulated Hydroxytyrosol concepts
Quick Formulation Guide
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Typical Formulation Guidance |
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Phase / Solubility |
miscible with water. It can be introduced through the aqueous phase or a compatible pre-solution, while minimizing unnecessary exposure to air and heat. |
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Processing |
Prefer moderate or cool-down processing where practical. Because Hydroxytyrosol is oxidation-sensitive, minimize prolonged heat, open-vessel aeration and strong light exposure. |
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Stability |
Monitor color and assay over stability. A 2024 formulation study found that ethyl ascorbic acid reduced discoloration and that multi-antioxidant systems delayed Hydroxytyrosol degradation most effectively. [R7] |
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Delivery |
Hydrophilicity can limit passive skin permeation; niosomal delivery significantly increased flux and skin retention versus simple Hydroxytyrosol solutions in ex-vivo human skin. [R6] |
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Compatibility |
Evaluate oxidizers, transition-metal contamination, high-pH environments and other redox-active ingredients carefully. A compatible chelation/antioxidant strategy may help. |
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Packaging |
Low-air-exposure, light-limiting packaging. |
Quality Documents & Supply
Before production purchasing, review the current specification for HPLC assay, water content, appearance, pH where relevant, residual solvents or synthesis/extraction markers where applicable, oxidation-related impurities, storage and packaging requirements.
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
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Recommended Ingredient |
Why It Pairs Well |
Product Concept |
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Adds a water-compatible vitamin C derivative and complementary antioxidant / tone-care route. |
Multi-antioxidant brightening serum |
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Adds barrier, hydration and tone-care support. |
Antioxidant + barrier serum |
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Adds oil-phase antioxidant support to emulsions. |
Dual-phase antioxidant cream |
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Adds polyphenolic antioxidant-network potential. |
High-performance antioxidant serum |
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Adds environmental-stress and hydration positioning. |
Urban-defense / sensitive-skin serum |
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Adds hydration and skin feel. |
Hydrating antioxidant essence |
Scientific Evidence Snapshot
In human dermal fibroblasts, Hydroxytyrosol reduced oxidative-stress-related ROS and showed moderate inhibition of elastase and collagenase, supporting skin-aging research relevance. [R5] Delivery research demonstrates that simple aqueous Hydroxytyrosol has relatively low passive skin permeation, while a niosomal system markedly increased flux and skin retention. [R6] A 2024 formulation study also documented practical stability strategies for Hydroxytyrosol creams and hydrogels. [R7] Human pigmentation data are available for a Hydroxytyrosol-titrated olive-extract formulation. [R8]
Research & References
[R1] PubChem — Hydroxytyrosol (CID 82755): CAS 10597-60-1; C8H10O3; MW 154.16.
[R2] SpecialChem — HYDROXYTYROSOL cosmetic INCI and function profile.
[R5] Li H, et al. Hydroxytyrosol and skin-ageing-related elastase/collagenase/ROS research.
[R6] Niosomal formulation of Hydroxytyrosol for enhanced skin delivery.
[R7] Hydroxytyrosol permeability comparisons and strategies to improve stability in formulations.
[R8] Clinical study of topical antioxidants including Hydroxytyrosol-titrated olive extract.
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