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
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 · EWG: 5
Synthetic
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
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Incomplete INCI name provided; cannot determine traditional use without full ingredient specification.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR