A fat-soluble ester of vitamin C used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. Being oil-soluble, it is used mainly to protect oils and other ingredients in the formula from oxidation.
Where it is used
Found in creams, oils, lip care and make-up.
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.
It is a different molecule from ascorbic acid; its presence does not mean the product delivers the same effect as a vitamin C serum.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (1265)
- Ginger Scalp Serum · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Moisture Sleeping Mask · The Body Shop
- Revolution Conceal & Glow Foundation · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Heartbreakers Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- Relove Fix Stick Glow Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Serum · Revolution
- False Lash Effect Raven řasenka · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Max Out podkladová báze · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect řasenka · Max Factor
- Clump Defy · Max Factor
- Divine Lashes řasenka · Max Factor