Ethyl ascorbic acid, also known as 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid, is a form of vitamin C that is commonly used in skincare products. It is an etherified derivative of ascorbic acid that is soluble in both water and oil. As it contains an ethyl group bound to the third carbon position, it is one of the most stable known forms of vitamin C, which enables it to penetrate the skin’s deeper layers without causing irritation.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is water soluble and stable in higher temperatures than other Vitamin C derivatives, therefore, it is effectively used in skin care to reduce uneven skin tone and increase skin softness and smoothness. It is a stable and highly effective form of vitamin C that has been shown to provide many of the same benefits as other forms of vitamin C, such as L-ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has antioxidant properties and helps promote collagen production, which can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It acts as whitening agent by reducing melanin production with 2 mechanism. It can help to protect the skin from damage caused by environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pollution.
COSMETIC BENEFITS:
1. Ethyl ascorbic acid can also be used to brighten the skin and even out skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
2. It also helps to reduce inflammation, ageing and improve the skin’s overall health.
3. Ethyl ascorbic acid is considered safe for topical use. It can be found in serums, creams and other skincare products. It’s often combined with other antioxidants and ingredients to enhance its effectiveness.
4. Compared to Ascorbyl glucoside or magnesium ascorbyl phosphate which have to undergo break-down by hydrolytic enzymes, Ethyl ascorbic acid is faster-acting with a long-term inhibitory effect.
The addition of EDTA makes ethyl ascorbic more stable.
This vitamin C derivative is known to be stable against oxidation at pH from 4 to 6.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:
INCI NAME: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
CAS No: 86404-04-8
APPEARANCE: White crystalline Powder .
SOLUBILITY: Water soluble, at about 60oc.
COMPATIBILITY: often combined with other antioxidants and ingredients to enhance its effectiveness.
Mix Method: It Should be incorporated into cosmetic formulation at water phase. Avoid temperature above 60C.
PH STABILITY RANGE: 4.0 – 6.0.
PURITY: (99%).
USAGE RATE: 0.5% -3% UP to 10%
Heat Resistance: Avoid heat above 60C.
APPLICATIONS: Skin Lightening creams, Dark spot removal creams, Hyperpigmentation cream, Bikini line skin lightener, Anti-Aging facial cream, Skin Lightening, Age Spots/Freckles, Dark Spots, Melasma/Hyperpigmentation, Scars/Marks, Underarm/Bikini Whitening . Can be added to creams, lotions, serums, Body butter etc.
NOTE: Avoid mixing too many powders into one lotion, aim for no more than 3 active skin lightening ingredients in one formulation.
Country of origin: Germany.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, under room temperature and dry place. Avoid Heat & Light.
PACKAGE: Tightly sealed pouch to protect from heat & light.
Shelf Life: 36Months from manufacturing (All products packaging carry best before/shelf life dates on each label).
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER :All our cosmetics ingredients are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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