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).
-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healer. Mainly used in the treatment of acne.
-
A natural, sweet-smelling fat extracted from the shea tree native to Africa.
-
Due to its fine texture, argan nut shell powder effectively removes dead skin cells.
-
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract is primarily known for its skin conditioning properties.
