INCI name

ERYTHORBIC ACID

Erythorbic acid

Antioxidantreviewed

A stereoisomer of ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Erythorbic acid (isoascorbic acid) is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It is also used as a food additive (E 315). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other products that need protection against oxidation.

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.

Erythorbic acid is not the same compound as ascorbic acid; the label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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