Honokiol
AKA “5'-Diallyl-4, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Purinol, 4-allyl-2-(3-allyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol, 2-(4-hydroxy-3-prop-2-enylphenyl)-4-prop-2-enylphenol, FMLT BSASM H, NSC-293100
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Honokiol
AKA: 5'-Diallyl-4, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Purinol, 4-allyl-2-(3-allyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol, 2-(4-hydroxy-3-prop-2-enylphenyl)-4-prop-2-enylphenol, FMLT BSASM H, NSC-293100
Synthetic · Antioxidant | Colorant | Conditioning · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Colorant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Honokiol is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage while conditioning and enhancing natural color for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.
Formula
C18H18O2
Mol. Weight
266.30
CAS #
35354-74-6
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Honokiol is a neolignan compound derived from magnolia plant species, synthetically manufactured to isolate the active molecule. It is produced through chemical synthesis or semi-synthesis from magnolia bark precursors via extraction and purification methods.
Function
Antioxidant | Colorant | Conditioning
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Incomplete INCI name provided; cannot determine traditional use without full ingredient specification.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR