Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a stable, Vitamin C derivative with excellent skin-brightening activity. It penetrates the dermal layer of the skin easily.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a stable, Vitamin C derivative with excellent skin-brightening activity. It penetrates the dermal layer of the skin easily. This way, the bioavailability of vitamin C is high. Ethyl Ascorbic acid is a powerful inhibitor of melanogenesis. Compared to Ascorbyl glucoside or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate which have to undergo break-down by hydrolytic enzymes, Ethyl ascorbic acid is faster-acting with a long-term inhibitory effect.
Research shows that Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has a broad pH Stability and bioavailability range. To prevent pH drifts, the addition of a buffer is recommended.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Benefits
- Skin Lightening
- Anti Oxidant
- Anti-Aging
- Fast Action
- Excellent Performance on Dark Spots
- Non Tacky
Inci:3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Applications: Use in Formulas intended for skin brightening, Anti Spots, and Hyperpigmentation. Can be used in Creams, Gels, Toners, and Lotions, Serums.
Usage Rate: 0.5-10% (recommended 3%). Add a chelator like EDTA if water would be added to the formula to help capture the charge that may destroy the quality of Vitamin C and do not add Zinc PCA in the formula.
Appearance: White to off-white crystal powder.
Solubility: Water, Cool Phase.
MW: 204.18
pH Range: 3.5 – 6.0
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place. This product is likely to coagulate, but it’s not caused by humidity. It is the normal nature of the powder. Mix in a ceramic Mortal & pestle if this occurs.
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