L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is an essential nutrient which has many cosmetic benefits. It is a remarkable antioxidant and can scavenge reactive oxygen species and other free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress. It can stimulate collagen synthesis by promoting cross-linking and stabilizing collagen molecules, upregulating collagen genes, increasing the transcription of the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1, and inducing fibroblast proliferation. It reduces pigmentation by suppressing tyrosinase, which is important for melanin production. It is an anti-inflammatory agent and can be used to treat inflammatory skin disease such as erythema. Together, L-ascorbic acid provides powerful anti-aging properties and has been shown to reduce wrinkles, improve elasticity, and protect against sun damage. Stability and absorption of L-ascorbic acid is a concern. While the anhydrous L-ascorbic acid might be the most stable form, adding vitamin E not only helps stabilizing L-ascorbic acid, but the two have synergistic effects on anti-aging.

Cosmetic Benefits of Alpha Arbutin:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Stimulate collagen production
• Sun damage protection
• Sun damage repair
• Teat hyperpigmentation
• Wrinkle relaxers
• Antioxidant
• Increase skin elasticity
• Lightening and brightening
• Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) inhibitors
• Moisturizing and hydration
• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles

CAS NUM: 50-81-7

INCI Name: L-Ascorbic Acid

Percentage Purity :99.9%

Works well with: Most Actives especially AHAs (glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid), niacinamide, and retinol.

pH Range: 2 – 5

Color & Appearance:  off-white crystalline powder

Grade: Cosmetic Grade

Country of Origin: Japan

Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof zip lock pouches avoid spillage.

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