"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid ascorbic, Acide ascorbique (Vitamine C), Acido ascorbico, Ascorbinezuur, Askorbik asit, Askorbinska kiselina, Askorbinsäure, Aszkorbinsav, Kwas askorbinowy, Kyselina askorbová, Ácido ascórbico, Аскорбинова киселина, Аскорбинска киселина, חומצה אסקורבית, حمض الأسكوربيك, アスコルビン酸, 아스코르브산
- INCI name: ASCORBIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-066-2 / 263-644-3
- Food additive: E300
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Better known as Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. It is found quite regularly in anti-aging active ingredients, since it protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and evens out the complexion. It is also present in many other skincare products for these properties.
It is present in its natural form in fruits and vegetables (lemons, oranges, kiwis, etc.)
It is present in its natural form in fruits and vegetables (lemons, oranges, kiwis, etc.)
Its functions (INCI)
- Antioxidant : Inhibits reactions favored by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 2.97% of cosmetics.
