Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)

Description: Highly stable, oil-soluble vitamin C ester. Has excellent skin penetration and as a result offers increased cell protection against UV-B. The skin cell viability is increased up to 30% when compared with l-ascorbic acid. Clear yellowish liquid. Oil-soluble, water-insoluble.

CAS: 183476-82-6

INCI Name: Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Use: Add to oil soluble phase of formula. Usual concentration 1-10%. For external use only. Do not apply directly to skin.

Applications: Lotions, gels, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup, lip products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: L-ascorbic acid, trihexyl hexadecane

Manufacture: Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is produced by adding hydrocarbon chains (oily substances) such as trihexyl hexadecane to ascorbic acid whereby ascorbic acid becomes stabilized and oil-soluble.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis