Ingredient index / Personal care & food
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C. It can limit oxidation in food and serves as an antioxidant and care ingredient in cosmetics.
- Label name
- Ascorbic Acid
- Typical function
- Antioxidant
- Use
- Personal care & food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- Vitamin C · Witamina C · E300
Where is it commonly found?
Facial serums, drinks and fruit products.
What should you check on the label?
Ascorbyl Glucoside and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate are derivatives, not identical names for this ingredient.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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