Ascorbic Acid; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

(in 19,646 products)

1. Anti-aging - Prevents or slows aging, and causes the skin to appear more youthful

2. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.

3. Dietary / Nutritional Supplement - Vitamins, minerals, proteins, fatty acids or probiotics that improves nutritional intake

4. Drug / Medicine - Treats, alleviates, cures, or prevents sickness. As officially declared by a governmental drug/medicine regulatory body

5. Experimental / Patented - Relatively new ingredient with limited data available

6. Fungicide / Herbicide - Kills or inhibits unwanted vegetation

7. Preservative - Prevents and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful

8. Skin Whitening Agent - Reduces the melanin content of the skin

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. It is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries, and bell peppers.

In skincare products, Vitamin C is used for its antioxidant properties, which help to protect the skin against damage from free radicals. It has also been shown to help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure and aging. Vitamin C works by inhibiting the production of melanin, which is the pigment that gives our skin its color.

Recent studies have also suggested that Vitamin C may help to boost collagen production in the skin, which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, Vitamin C has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it may help to reduce redness and irritation in the skin.

Overall, Vitamin C is a safe and effective ingredient that can provide many benefits for the skin. However, it's important to use products containing Vitamin C as directed and to choose a stable form of Vitamin C to ensure maximum effectiveness. Additionally, it's important to wear sunscreen to protect the skin from further damage and to achieve the best results.

It is approved to use as food additive in EU and generally recognized as safe food substance in US.

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/54670067

1. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Ascorbic acid

2. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]

- E300

3. Cosmetic Ingredient Review

- L-Ascorbic Acid

4. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act

- L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

5. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines [2019]

- ascorbic acid

6. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) (21 CFR 182) [2017]

- § 182.3013 - Ascorbic acid, § 182.8013 - Ascorbic acid