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SMA'RT® VCL is an oil soluble vitamin C that has an extreme stability profile. It is used as a whitening agent to brighten and even skin tones. SMA'RT® VCL helps to reduce age spots. Due to its known ability to penetrate into skin for increased bioavailability, it aids in collagen development-reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is known to act as an antioxidant. It is heat and oxygen stable. Sample Size: 50g

INCI Name: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Functions: Emulsifier, Whitening Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Vitamin Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
183476-82-6, 161436-56-2

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • SMA’RT VCL is an oil soluble vitamin C that has an extreme stability profile. It is used as a whitening agent to brighten and even skin tones.
  • SMA’RT VCL helps to reduce age spots. Due to its known ability to penetrate into skin for increased bioavailability, it aids in collagen development-reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • It is known to act as an antioxidant. It is heat and oxygen stable.
Key Attributes
  • Skin Lightening/Brightening
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antioxidant
  • Reduce wrinkles-promote collagen synthesis
  • Reduce and fade age spots
  • Even skin tones

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.1 - 2%
Applications
  • Anti-aging products
  • Soothing skincare products
  • All creams and lotions
  • Color cosmetics
  • Oils and other anhydrous products
Usage Guideliness
  • Hydrolysis - Use at pH 6 below (“natural skin pH”)
  • Discoloration - Avoid using metal ions
  • Oxidation - Add chelating agents (e.g. EDTA) & Tocopherol for formulation stability
  • Use of UV filters – Inorganic absorbers is recommended
  • Emulsifying - Avoid prolonged heating (just like any other vitamin)

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Oil

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories