A glyceryl derivative of vitamin C, listed as an antioxidant and humectant.
What it is
3-Glyceryl ascorbate is a derivative of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in which a glyceryl group is attached at the 3-position of the ascorbic acid molecule. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and humectant.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care 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.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.