Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll

AKA “Chlorofolin, Deodophyll, Chlorofyl, Chlorofyl [Czech], L-Gruen No. 1, L-Gruen No. 1 [German], 00WNZ48OR9, CCRIS 9283, EINECS 215-800-7, C.I. 1956”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Chlorophyll

AKA: Chlorofolin, Deodophyll, Chlorofyl, Chlorofyl [Czech], L-Gruen No. 1, L-Gruen No. 1 [German], 00WNZ48OR9, CCRIS 9283, EINECS 215-800-7, C.I. 1956

Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Chlorophyll is a porphyrin derivative conjugated with a magnesium ion that is found in plant chloroplasts, algae and cyanobacteria. Chlorophyll is essential to the process of photosynthesis. It absorbs light in the blue and red parts of the visible spectrum and transfers the absorbed photon energy to an electron, which is used to produce ATP.

Formula

C55H74MgN4O5+2

Mol. Weight

895.50

CAS #

11006-34-1

State

Waxy solid ranging in colour from olive green to dark green depending on the content of coordinated magnesium

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Provides scent

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of chlorophyll developed in the mid-20th century as a colorant and odor-neutralizing agent. Created to provide the benefits of natural chlorophyll in a more stable, standardized form for cosmetic use.