Antioxidant

Glyceryl Ascorbate

AntioxidantMoisturizingBrightening

INCI: Glyceryl Ascorbate

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

A water-soluble vitamin C derivative with glycerin attached. Designed to combine a moisturizing feel with antioxidant support

Concentration

Cosmetic loading is said to be on the order of a few percent (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Effect

A water-soluble vitamin C derivative with glycerin attached. Designed to combine a moisturizing feel with antioxidant support

Mechanism

The glyceryl group enhances water solubility and stability, and it is converted to ascorbic acid in the skin. Reported to be involved in radical scavenging

Typical concentration

Cosmetic loading is said to be on the order of a few percent (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Onset

A few weeks as a guideline (individual variation)

Cautions

Storage stability depends on formulation design. Labeling stays within the cosmetic scope

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/67266814

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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