- INCI Name:3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Functions:Antioxidant, Moisturizing Agent, Hair Growth Promoter, Bleaching Agent
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Benefit Claims:Free Radical Scavenging, Brightening, Long Lasting, Moisturizing, Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Antioxidant Properties, Collagen Boosting
3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, or Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a stable Vitamin C derivative which is primarily an antioxidant. This highly stable derivative inhibits the activity of tyrosinase and prevents the synthesis of melanin. Concurrently, this derivative possesses an enhanced transport ability through skin. It also accelerates the production of collagen as to improve the luster of skin. This strong antioxidant eliminates free radicals in the body, it allows for the stability of acidity, alkalinity and salts as it possesses a lipophilic and hydrophilic structure.