Chlorophyll
AKA: Chlorofolin, Deodophyll, Chlorofyl, Chlorofyl [Czech], L-Gruen No. 1, L-Gruen No. 1 [German], CCRIS 9283, C.I. 1956
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Chlorophyll is a porphyrin derivative conjugated with a magnesium ion that is found in plant chloroplasts, algae and cyanobacteria. Chlorophyll is essential to the process of photosynthesis. It absorbs light in the blue and red parts of the visible spectrum and transfers the absorbed photon energy to an electron, which is used to produce ATP.
Formula
C55H74MgN4O5+2
Mol. Weight
895.50
CAS #
11006-34-1
State
Waxy solid ranging in colour from olive green to dark green depending on the content of coordinated magnesium
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of chlorophyll developed in the mid-20th century as a colorant and odor-neutralizing agent. Created to provide the benefits of natural chlorophyll in a more stable, standardized form for cosmetic use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR