Ascorbic Acid

Benefits: Anti-Aging, Dark Spot Fading, Evens Skin Tone.
Categories: Antioxidant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer.

Ascorbic acid – also known as L-ascorbic acid – has the most research of any form of vitamin C when it comes to skin, and in fact is the most abundant naturally occurring antioxidant in our skin. Concentrations between 5-20% can improve numerous the appearance of signs of aging, including discolorations, wrinkles, and loss of firmness due to sun damage. Lower concentrations such as those between 0.3-2% also offer benefits, such as improvement of uneven skin tone, fine lines, and boosting skin’s antioxidant supply.

Ascorbic acid is also a powerhouse when mixed with other antioxidants, especially vitamin E, and is particularly great for evening out skin tone when used alone in higher concentrations, such as 15%, 20%, or greater. Vitamins C and E work together to keep each other stabilized and able to exert their benefits in skin longer.