Common Name(s): Taxiresinol,taxiresinol,lignan,conifer phytoestrogen anti-aging
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides lignan-class er-beta phytoestrogenic anti-aging alongside antioxidant activity from the dibenzylbutyrolactol scaffold.
Why It's Used: Taxiresinol is selected for conifer lignan phytoestrogenic anti-aging โ the er-beta agonism provides collagen synthesis stimulation similar to soy isoflavones but from a non-soy coniferous botanical source for soy-free formulations.
How It Works: Taxiresinol โ intestinal/skin microbiota conversion โ enterodiol/enterolactone โ er-beta agonism โ collagen synthesis + ha upregulation; phenolic catechol โ antioxidant radical scavenging.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging,phytoestrogen
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ 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%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ 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
Taxiresinol is a lignin precursor lignan โ its er-beta activity provides a soy-free alternative to genistein/daidzein phytoestrogen anti-aging.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,taxiresinol lignan phytoestrogen anti-aging review