MakingCosmetics - Vitamin C Powder, USP-Grade (L-ascorbic Acid) - 1.8oz / 50g - Cosmetic Ingredient

Description

Description: Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade). pH 3 (0.5 % solution). White powder, ultrafine, odorless. Easily soluble in water & alcohol. CAS: 50-81-7 INCI Name: L-ascorbic acid Benefits: - USP/FCC grade - Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages) - Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin - Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots - Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E Use: Add to water phase of formula, usual final concentration 0.5-10 %. Tip: sprinkle vitamin C powder slowly to the water under constant stirring to assure that everything dissolves completely. Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results. For external use only. Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks). Country of Origin: UK & China Raw material source: Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch) Manufacture: L-ascorbic acid is produced synthetically in a multi-step process where D-glucose is hydrogenized to D-sorbitol and then oxidized to L-sorbose. Sorbose is then processed to 2-keto-L-gluconic acid and further to l-ascorbic acid through a fermentation process. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components) Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components