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INCI Name: L-ascorbic acid
Mesh:100
Description: Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade).
pH 3 (0.5 % solution).
White powder ultrafine
Odorless.
Solubility: water
- USP/FCC grade
- Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
- Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
- Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
- Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E
Use: Add to water phase of formula, usual final concentration 0.5-10 %.
Tip: sprinkle vitamin C powder slowly to the water under constant stirring to assure that everything dissolves completely.
Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results. For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks).
Country of Origin: UK
Raw material source: Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch)
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
INCI Name: L-ascorbic acid
Mesh:100
Description: Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade).
pH 3 (0.5 % solution).
White powder ultrafine
Odorless.
Solubility: water
- USP/FCC grade
- Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
- Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
- Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
- Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E
Use: Add to water phase of formula, usual final concentration 0.5-10 %.
Tip: sprinkle vitamin C powder slowly to the water under constant stirring to assure that everything dissolves completely.
Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results. For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks).
Country of Origin: UK
Raw material source: Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch)
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components