Magnessium Ascorbyl Phosphate
+- Product Code: 36
Very stable vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. White-yellowish powder, mild odor. Soluble in water (154g/l at 25°C corresponding to about 15%), may discolor in pH <6, best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5.5-7.
Use: Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. Usual concentration 0.2-3%, but up to 10% (for skin-lightening effect). For external use only.Applications: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
Benefits:
- Stabilized and degradation resistent form of vitamin C
- Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
- Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
- Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
- Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E
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