Description: Very stable vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. White-yellowish powder, mild odor. Soluble in water (154g/l at 25°C corresponding to about 15%), may discolor in pH <6, best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5.5-7.
CAS: 114040-31-2 (also 113170-55-1, 108910-78-7)
INCI Name: Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Properties: Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages). Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin. Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots. Antioxidant effect can be increased
by combining Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E
Use: Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. Usual concentration 0.2-3%, but up to 10% (for skin-lightening effect). For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis Used in Commercial Products:
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| Vitamin C Revitalizing Eye Cream | | Skin Lightening Cream, Ginsium-C | | Ultimate Eye Creme |
| Brand: Avalon Organics | | Brand: Earth Science | | Brand: Zia Natural Skincare |
