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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An anti-inflammatory oil that can help soothe and regenerate the skin.
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A foaming, cleansing ingredient that gently cleanses, slightly degreases, does not dry out the skin.
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Great water binding agent, maintains the skin's hydration, elasticity, health, thus reducing wrinkles.
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Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, which are powerful antioxidants.
