Lipochroman-6: The Complete Guide

Lipochroman-6 is a high-potency antioxidant used to defend skin against multiple types of daily stress. This guide explains what it is.

What is Lipochroman-6?

Lipochroman-6 (INCI: dimethylmethoxy chromanol) is a synthetic antioxidant inspired by vitamin E’s structure but engineered to be far more potent and to defend against a broad range of free radicals — oxygen, nitrogen and carbon-based — which few single antioxidants cover.

What does it do for skin?

• Broad-spectrum antioxidant defence — against several classes of free radical.
• Environmental protection — helps skin cope with pollution and daily stress.

Where we use it

Lipochroman-6 is carried at the top of its recommended range in Environmental Age Defense Moisture Cloud. See the Ingredient Glossary.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lipochroman-6 do?

It’s a high-potency, broad-spectrum antioxidant that helps defend skin against several types of free radical from daily environmental stress.

Is it like vitamin E?

It’s inspired by vitamin E’s structure but engineered to be more potent and broader in the free radicals it neutralises.