MakingCosmetics – Vitamin C Powder, USP-Grade (L-ascorbic acid) – 3.5oz / 100g – Cosmetic Ingredient

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
– Shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages
– Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin

– Efficacy effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with 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
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MakingCosmetics
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LXB1J8K

Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally, 100% pure (USP/FCC grade)
Pure & concentrated ingredient. Not a finished cosmetic product. Use as raw material for making cosmetics or add directly to finished skin care products.