Vitamin C powder (L-Ascorbic acid)

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).