"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acide ascorbique (Vitamine C), Acido ascorbico, Askorbinsäure, Ácido ascórbico
- INCI name: ASCORBIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-066-2 / 263-644-3
- Food additive: E300
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
More commonly known as Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. It is found regularly in anti-aging assets, since it protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and unifies the complexion. It is also present in many other skincare products for these properties.
It is present in natural form in fruits and vegetables (lemons, oranges, kiwis ...)
It is present in natural form in fruits and vegetables (lemons, oranges, kiwis ...)
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 2.95% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
