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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (VC Ethyl)

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INCI: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
In short · TL;DR
Category
Brightening
Effect
A fast-acting stable vitamin C derivative
Concentration
0.5-3%
Effect
A fast-acting stable vitamin C derivative
Mechanism
One of the few derivatives that functions as vitamin C with little to no conversion required. It is claimed to 'persist for 72 hours,' but the test conditions and source are unclear, so treat as a reference value
Typical concentration
0.5-3%
Onset
Fast-acting (no conversion required). Brightening: 8-12 weeks
Cautions
One of the few VC derivatives that achieves both stability and fast action
Evidence & references
Attracting attention as one of the few VC derivatives that achieves both stability and fast action
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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