Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is involved in various enzyme reactions, among other things it promotes collagen synthesis and acts as a radical scavenger. It is added to cosmetics mainly because of its antioxidant effect, to prevent the oxidative deterioration of the product on the one hand, and to protect the skin from oxidative stress on the other. The cosmetic active ingredients used include ascorbic acid and more stable ascorbic acid esters (e.g. ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl phosphate).
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Helps remove dead skin cells, resulting in smoother and brighter skin.
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One of the primary building blocks of hair keratin and skin collagen. A natural moisturizing factor.
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It is mainly used in cosmetics due to its oil-absorbing and deep-cleansing properties.
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Theonin is an essential amino acid
