An ethyl ether derivative of vitamin C, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
2-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is a derivative of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in which the hydroxyl group at position 2 is converted into an ethyl ether. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Not to be confused with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a different isomer. The INCI name does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.