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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0650 |
Product Name | Vitamin C in Silicone (20% L-ascorbic acid) |
CAS | 541-02-6 / 50-81-7 / 62624-30-0 / 63394-02-5 / 156065-02-0 / 29383-26-4 / 29710-25-6 |
Description | Active form of vitamin C stabilized in an elastomer dispersion. Contains 20% pure l-ascorbic acid providing all the antioxidant and anti-aging benefits in an easy to use blend. |
Solubility | Water-insoluble, oil-soluble |
Appearance | Off-white to light tan gel texture |
Application | Serums, lotions, sun care & after sun products, sticks & makeup. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | Cyclopentasiloxane, l-ascorbic acid, polysilicone-11, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate |
Features And Benefits | Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skinWidely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spotsAntioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 3208100000 |
INCI | Cyclopentasiloxane, l-ascorbic acid, polysilicone-11, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate |
Manufacture | L-ascorbic acid is naturally derived from all natural citrus fruit sources. It is then dissolved and stabilized in an elastomer dispersion consisting of cyclopentasiloxane, polysilicone-11, and ethylhexyl hydroxystearate (derived from castor bean). |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | citrus fruit, castor bean |
Uses | Add to the end phase of cosmetic formulations (e.g. emulsions). Typical use level 10-40%. Note: Conducting a skin patch test prior to use is recommended to determine potential irritation/sensitization. For external use only. |