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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A natural ingredient with moisturizing and skin conditioning effects.
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Anti-infective (fungal and bacterial), wound healing, astringent, and toning essential oil.
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It strengthens the skin's protective layer, reduces water loss, and minimizes environmental stress.
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It is obtained by cold pressing the fruit of the olive tree. A highly valuable oil.
