A more stable vitamin C derivative.
What it is
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a water-soluble derivative of vitamin C that is more stable than ascorbic acid in formulas. It is used as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams and products for blemish-prone skin.
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.
Derivatives behave differently from pure ascorbic acid; the label does not show the concentration.
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.
Products with this ingredient (317)
- Revolution Superbase Vitamin Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Glow Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin C · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cream SPF30 · Revolution
- Dove Regenerative Hidratante Facial Noturno · Dove
- Dove Regenerative Hidratante Facial Diurno FPS30 · Dove
- Dove Regenerative Sérum Antiolheiras · Dove
- Charlotte's Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser Duo: Buy Full-size, Get Travel-size Free · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser: Foaming Cleanser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Travel-sized Charlotte's Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser: 30ml · Charlotte Tilbury
- Save 5%: Magic Hydrating Cleansing Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- Collagen Booster Cream with Vitamin C · ArtDeco
- Collagen Booster Serum with Vitamin C · ArtDeco