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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Baobab stem cell lysate that refines skin and muscle tone, enhances muscle activity, and promotes a firmer look.
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A skin care ingredient that helps the skin retain water and thus stay pleasantly hydrated.
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Exosomes have become a star ingredient in modern skincare.
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A group of ingredients that help retain moisture in the deeper layers of the skin.
