Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Price range: $6.00 through $22.00 USD
INCI: Ascorbic Acid
Solubility: water
Typical Usage Rate: 0.5-10 %
Pure Vitamin C powder, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is revered as one of skincare’s most potent antioxidants. Clinically proven to brighten dull complexions, fade hyperpigmentation, stimulate collagen synthesis, and protect skin against environmental damage, it remains a staple ingredient in effective anti-aging and brightening formulations.
Cosmetic Benefits
- Significantly brightens dull, uneven skin tone
- Reduces hyperpigmentation, age spots, and discoloration
- Boosts collagen production, enhancing skin firmness and elasticity
- Provides strong antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and UV-induced damage
Formulation Advice
Typical Usage:
Recommended usage between 5% and 20% in serums, creams, gels, masks, and treatments. Effective within pH range of 2.5 to 3.5 for optimal skin absorption and effectiveness.
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Formulation Tips:
Water-soluble, highly unstable in water-based formulations, requiring careful formulation at a low pH. Stabilize with antioxidants such as vitamin E, ferulic acid, or resveratrol. Keep packaging airless and opaque to prevent oxidation and maintain potency. Ideal for anhydrous systems or freshly activated serums for maximum efficacy.
Marketing Appeal
Market Ascorbic Acid as “the gold standard of skincare antioxidants,” highlighting its transformative power to deliver visibly brighter, firmer, and younger-looking skin. Emphasize the fresh, potent, and pure aspect of incorporating Vitamin C powder into formulations—inviting customers into a vibrant journey toward radiance.
Environmental considerations
Synthesized through sustainable, fermentation-based methods with minimal ecological footprint. Choose suppliers committed to environmentally conscious manufacturing practices.
Storage Considerations
The manufacturer’s stated “best use” date is two years from the date of manufacture if the container is unopened and stored away from heat, light, and air. We repackage this product in bags with a zip seal and a desiccant and oxygen-absorbing pack. Please do not throw away these packs as they help protect your product! Close the bag quickly, expelling as much air as possible from the bag. Over time, constant opening and closing of the bag will eventually deplete the ability of the desiccant pack to adsorb moisture and the oxygen absorbent to absorb oxygen and allow the l-ascorbic acid to adsorb the moisture in the air and, in the presence of oxygen, it will begin to oxidize.
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INCI Name: Ascorbic acid
Typical Usage: 0.5 – 10.0%
Solubility: Hydrophilic
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