Description: Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade). pH 3 (0.5 % solution). White powder, ultrafine, odorless. Easily soluble in water & alcohol.
CAS: 50-81-7
INCI Name: L-ascorbic acid
Benefits:
- 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 & China
Raw material source: Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch)
Manufacture: L-ascorbic acid is produced synthetically in a multi-step process where D-glucose is hydrogenized to D-sorbitol and then oxidized to L-sorbose. Sorbose is then processed to 2-keto-L-gluconic acid and further to l-ascorbic acid through a fermentation process.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Water-Soluble Antioxidant, High Active Vitamin C. ONE 50g Bag.
Note: Item is Non-Returnable, Consists of Raw Materials
For External Use Only, This is a Cosmetic Ingredient, Not a Finished Cosmetic Product
Description: Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. Purity 99.4 %, pH 3 (0.5% solution). White powder, ultrafine, odorless. Easily soluble in water and alcohol. CAS# 50-81-7. INCI Name: L-ascorbic acid. Properties: Potent anti-oxidant (protects skin from oxidative damages e.g. by sun rays), anti-aging effects (improves skin elasticity by enhanced collagen production, avoids hyperpigmentation incl. age spots, anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Anti-oxidant 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 0.2-4 %. Should be formulated at pH <3.5 for best results. Application: Lotions, creams, sun care and after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks). For external use only.