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L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Product information

 

Mesh size: 100% through 100, 95% though 200 (US standard sieve) - Ultra-fine powder. Our 100% pure L-Ascorbic Acid is an ultra- fine powder.  It feels like ICING SUGAR. It does not require grinding and will EASILY dissolve in water up to 25% , it also disperses very well in a silicone base.

Solubility: water
PH: 2.2 - 2.5 (at 5% in water)


Suggested percentage: 10% to 15% (20% if you can handle it)

 

Stability: L-Ascorbic Acid is very unstable. As soon as you put it in water, it will start oxidizing.  It is best used fresh every day.  It can be made substantially more stable if your formula contains a large percentage of ethanol. Ferulic Acid will also help stabilize it. 

 

Storage: Cool, dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from light and moisture!
Country of origin: Japan  

 

The most common form of topical vitamin c is L-Ascorbic acid. Our L-Ascorbic acid comes as a fine powder. It is used as an antioxidant, for collagen production, in lightening & brightening formulations, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and to repair and protect against sun damage. 

DISCLAIMER:Any statements about products sold by BulkActives have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to be used as nutritional supplements. Products sold by BulkActives are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

L-ascorbic acid DIY Formulating ideas 

 

1. DIY C+E+Ferulic (sample recipe)

2. Anhydrous vitamin C combo (L-ascorbic acid with Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in a waterless silicone base)

C+E+Ferulic

 

"SkinCeuticals antioxidant combination of C+E+Ferulic delivers an unprecedented 8 times the skin's natural protection against photoaging - neutralizing free radicals, helping build collagen, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection.  Containing 15% pure L-ascorbic acid and 1% alpha tocopherol, the addition of 0.5%Ferulic acid doubles the already synergistic benefits of the original high-potency formula, C+E, transforming it into an unrivaled super-antioxidant combination." SkinCeuticals, CE Ferulic Fact Sheet

 

 

DIY C+E+Ferulic serum

 

Skinceuticals ingredient listing  - DIY alternative

 

Water

Ethoxydiglycol  (co-solvent)  

L-ascorbic Acid   15%  

Propylene Glycol   (solvent )- Replace with Ethanol (UNdenatured ethanol, vodka, grain alcohol, Everclear). Do NOT use denatured alcohol.

Glycerin (solvent, humectant)

Laureth-23 (nonionic surfactant, emulsifier) - Replace with Gelmaker Plus

Alpha Tocopherol   1%  - Replace with mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols

Phenoxyethanol (bactericide) - Use Euxyl PE 9010  or Euxyl K300

Triethanolamine (base for forming cinnamic acid) - not required

Ferulic Acid   .5%

Panthenol (humectant, emollient, moisturizer)

Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant)

Optional extras: Idebenone, CoQ10, centela asiatica

 

References:

 

  • 'Stabilized ascorbic acid compositions and methods therefor' (Pinnell's C+E+ferulic patent) USPTO patent search (patent number: 20050154054) or Google patents
  • SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Fact Sheet
  • 'Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin' Read Full Text here
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L-ascorbic Acid





 L-ascorbic acid in skin care:

 

  • antioxidant
  • collagen production
  • lightening & brightening
  • reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • sun damage repair
  • sun damage protection