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Description: Active form of vitamin C that is fat-soluble and more stable but somewhat less potent than L-ascorbic acid when incorporated into products. Purity >98.0 %. White-yellowish powder, odorless. Soluble in oil & alcohol, water-insoluble. CAS# 137-66-6. |
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INCI Name: L-ascorbyl palmitate. |
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Properties: Potent anti-oxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages). Can improve appearance of aged skin (improves skin elasticity by enhanced collagen production, avoids hyperpigmentation including age spots). Anti-oxidant effect can be increased by combining ascorbyl palmitate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E. |
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Use: Add to hot fat phase or emulsifier phase of formulas; if it does not dissolve completely add vitamin C and some oil to a mortar and blend the mixture thoroughly with the pestle; usual final concentration 0.5-8 %. |
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Application: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products. |
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More Information: MSDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe |
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