Scutellaria is a popular ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Its benefits have been known for hundreds of years, and recently it has also been used in skin care products, primarily because of its ability to combat signs of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and excessive pigmentation on the skin's surface. The root contains compounds such as baicalin, wogonoside, and oxylin A, all types of antioxidants that make it an effective ingredient in fighting signs of skin damage caused by free radicals due to environmental factors such as UV rays, pollution, and the general climate.