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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (VC-IP)

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INCI: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
In short · TL;DR
Category
Brightening
Effect
Lipid-soluble vit C derivative, best skin penetration, stable
Concentration
1-10%
Effect
Lipid-soluble vit C derivative, best skin penetration, stable
Mechanism
Lipid-soluble penetration, esterase converts to active vit C in skin
Typical concentration
1-10%
Onset
4-8 weeks for brightening/collagen
Cautions
Oil-phase formulation only
Evidence & references
Ochiai et al., J. Dermatol. Sci. 2006
Journal

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Skin Longevity SeriesA Century of Beauty Research
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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