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Ascorbyl Glucoside (Stable Vitamin C)

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INCI: Ascorbyl Glucoside
In short · TL;DR
Category
Brightening
Effect
A stable vitamin C derivative, used in Japan as an active ingredient in brightening quasi-drugs (L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside).
Concentration
The approved concentration is not in the MHLW active-ingredient list (other public sources unchecked).
Effect
A stable vitamin C derivative, used in Japan as an active ingredient in brightening quasi-drugs (L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside).
Mechanism
Conversion to vitamin C in the skin was shown with a 1.8% formulation (Jacques 2021, excised skin and reconstructed epidermis).
Typical concentration
The approved concentration is not in the MHLW active-ingredient list (other public sources unchecked).
Onset
Primary data on timeframes are unconfirmed.
Cautions
More stable than pure form, but conversion efficiency varies between individuals
Evidence & references
Jacques 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34679221/ / MHLW active-ingredient list (checked 2026-10-20)
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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