Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)

Ethyl ascorbic acid for skin

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a water-soluble, stable vitamin C derivative that is both an excellent antioxidant and an anti-irritant. Vitamin C is very unstable and becomes more reactive when exposed to sunlight. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives with superior antioxidant characteristics.

INCI Name: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Molecular Formulae: C₈H₁₂O₆

Alternative Names: 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid

Purity of Ingredients: 99%

Country of Origin: India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS:

• Our Ethyl Ascorbic Acid increases collagen production and hence helps in wrinkle reduction. 
• The active component is a common ingredient in suitable skin creams and care products because of its skin-lightening effect.
• Ethyl Ascorbic Acid also heals and protects the skin from sun damage.
• It is high in vitamin C, which aids in the lightening of pigmentation and brown spots.

HOW IT WORKS:

• After penetration into the skin, the active component, an ascorbic acid derivative, is converted to vitamin C.
• This helps in protecting and repairing the skin.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY:

• We recommend it should be used at a concentration of 0.1-3.0%.
• It is soluble in water but is insoluble in oil.
• It is stable in PH range 5-6.5

HOW TO USE:

• Prepare the oil and water phases of your DIY formulation separately.
• Heat both phases separately.
• Add our Ethyl Ascorbic Acid to the heated water phase, accompanied by constant stirring.
• Blend both the phases together by using an electric mini mixer or a large mixing spoon.