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Antioxidant

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Often labeled as: HMC

The capillary-strengthening citrus flavonoid.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly soluble derivative of the flavonoid hesperidin (found in citrus fruits). It specifically targets and strengthens fragile capillaries in the skin, reducing fluid leakage.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Drastically reduces under-eye bags, dark circles, and visible broken capillaries.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A holy grail ingredient for under-eye depuffing.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It exfoliates because it comes from citrus.

The Science

It is a flavonoid antioxidant with zero acidic or exfoliating properties.