Vitamin C ( L-Ascorbic Acid) USP
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L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an important nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant, scavenging reactive oxygen species and other free radicals to protect the skin from oxidative stress.
L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an important nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant, scavenging reactive oxygen species and other free radicals to protect the skin from oxidative stress. It promotes collagen production by cross-linking and stabilizing collagen molecules, upregulating collagen genes, boosting transcription of the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1, and encouraging fibroblast proliferation. is a powerful antioxidant that both protects and brightens the skin.
Benefits of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- USP grade
- Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damage)
- Can improve the appearance of aged and fragile skin
- Widely used as an 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
INCI: L-ascorbic acid
Solubility: Aqua & Solvents
Usage Rate: 0.5 to 10 %. (up to 20%)
pH Stability: Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results.
Thermal Stability: Avoid temperatures above 60°C
Storage: Refrigerate on long storage. Store in a cool, dark, and dry place
Appearance: White powder, Crystal, odorless
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