Quercetin is still a relative unknown in the skincare industry even as it has gained some notoriety in the past few years as a supplement for its potential health benefits. At Skin Actives, we rely on published scientific studies to help guide us with our formulations and although we have sold quercetin for years as a DIY active ingredient, we only included it in a few of our skincare products. According to recent studies, quercetin can be beneficial for the skin. When applied topically, quercetin can help to protect the skin from damage caused by UV radiation, pollution, and other environmental stressors. It can also help to reduce inflammation and redness and has been shown to be effective in treating acne.

If you are looking for a powerful skincare ingredient that can help to improve the health and appearance of your skin, quercetin is a good addition to your skincare routine.

What is Quercetin?

Quercetin is a type of flavonoid that is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, such as apples, onions, red wine, and green tea. It is one of the most abundant dietary antioxidants and is known to be highly effective at scavenging free radicals and inhibiting the oxidation of lipids. Quercetin is a potent anti-inflammatory, which means it can help to reduce inflammation and redness caused by environmental stressors like sun exposure, pollution, and other environmental irritants. Furthermore, quercetin has been shown to have anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and potentially anti-cancer properties.

Quercetin can also be beneficial for the skin when applied topically. It can help to protect the skin from sun damage, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. In addition, topical quercetin can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots and has been shown in studies to be effective in treating acne.

The Benefits of Quercetin for your Skin

Quercetin has numerous benefits for the skin. Here are some of the most notable:

1. Protection from Sun Damage: Quercetin can help to protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation. It acts as a natural sunscreen and has been found to protect the skin from photo-aging, sunburn, and other types of skin damage.
2. Reduce Inflammation: Quercetin can help to reduce inflammation and redness associated with sun exposure and other environmental stressors. It is a potent anti-inflammatory and has been found to be effective in treating conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.
3. Promotes Wound Healing: Quercetin can help to heal wounds and scars more quickly and effectively. It has been found to stimulate the growth of new skin cells, as well as promote collagen production.
4. Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles and Age Spots: Quercetin has been found to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. It stimulates collagen production, which helps to keep the skin firm and smooth.

How to Incorporate Quercetin into Your Skincare Routine:

If you are interested in using quercetin to improve the health and appearance of your skin, there are a few ways you can incorporate it into your life.

• Eat Foods Rich in Quercetin: Eating foods that are rich in quercetin can help to improve the health of your skin from the inside out. Foods such as apples, onions, kale, blueberries, and cherries are all great sources of quercetin.
• Take Supplements: You can also take quercetin supplements in order to boost your levels of this powerful antioxidant. Quercetin is often combined with other plant-based antioxidants like resveratrol and grape seed extract for an even greater level of protection.
• Topical Application: You can also apply quercetin topically to your skin. Look for skincare products that contain quercetin or make your own topical application by adding quercetin powder to a water-based cream.

Quercetin The Skin Actives Way

As always, Skin Actives has some amazing products that we have decided to use quercetin in.

Regenerating Defensin Serum – Our newest product, Regenerating Defensin Serum, has many beneficial active ingredient to help renew dull, lifeless skin. In addition to our first-of-its-kind honey bee defensin-1, we also added quercetin. If you haven’t yet, make sure you try it today.

UV Repair Cream – This product has been around for years at Skin Actives as it continues to sell well. Why? Because it works. It is one of our most reviewed products with a 4.7 rating. It has a substantial amount of active ingredients targeted at reversing UV damage, including quercetin.

Ultra Calming Cream – The perfect cream for chapped, irritated or sensitive skin, Ultra Calming Cream includes quercetin for its ability to reduce inflammation.

DIY Skincare Recipe Using Quercetin

We asked our top formulator for an easy recipe using quercetin and here is what she gave us.

Firming, Collagen-Building Antioxidant Moisturizing Cream

Ingredients

• 1 4oz jar of Canvas Base Cream
• 1/4 tube of Quercetin
• 1 tube of ROS BioNet
• ½ tube of Tremella

Directions

• Take a clean, dry mixing bowl and add the entire jar of Canvas Base Cream to it.
• Slowly mix in 1/4 tube of Quercetin until it is well dissolved.
• Stir in 1 tube of ROS BioNet
• Stir in up to ½ tube of Tremella Gel until you get the desired consistency.
• Once everything is well mixed, add it back into your jar. You may have too much to fit into the 4oz jar. You can either place it in 2 jars or find a larger one to use. We suggest saving your old Skin Actives’ containers and reusing them.

How To Use

• Apply once or twice daily during your moisturizer phase of your skincare routine. Can be used in the morning and/or at night.

Quercetin and Your Skin

Quercetin is a powerful and versatile antioxidant that can be beneficial for the skin. It can help to protect the skin from UV radiation and environmental stressors, reduce inflammation, and help to promote skin regeneration. In addition, quercetin can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. There are several ways to incorporate quercetin into your skincare routine, such as eating foods high in quercetin, taking supplements, and using topical applications. If you are looking for a natural and safe way to improve the health and appearance of your skin, quercetin is a great option to consider. Try one of our ready-made products or recipe or experiment by making your own custom skincare product.