Silvia Common name: Vitamin C
How it appears on a product label: Ascorbic Acid or L-Ascorbic Acid
Other Ingredients derived by chemical reaction: Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Magnesium ascorbyl palmitate, and more.
Solubility : Water-soluble
Effective concentration: 8 – 20%
Scientifically proven benefits:
- Promotes collagen production
- Diminishes fine lines
- Protects skin cells from damaging free radicals caused by UV exposure,
- Lightens hyperpigmentation
- Evens out skin tone
- Enhances skin radiance
- Prevents skin aging
You can find it in these types of products: Moisturizers, serums, and facial treatment masks.
Tips:
- Better use it at night. It oxidizes when exposed to light and degrades to acids that irritate the skin.
- Don’t mix with Retinol, AHAs, BHAs, Niacinamide, or any ingredient that impacts the skin pH.
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