Tetra Hexyldecyl Ascorbate – Vitamin C – Oil Soluble – Stable Form – Liquid

Tetra Hexyldecyl Ascorbate – Vitamin C – Oil Soluble – Stable Form – Liquid

INCI: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Solubility – Oil Soluble

Typical Use Level: Add to Oil Soluble phase of the formula. Usage concentration 1-10%. For external use only.

Typical Applications: Lotions, gels, creams, sun care, after sun care, makeup, lip products, etc..

Can be used in formulas with a pH range of 3 to 6.

Should be added into the oil phase of formulations at temperatures below 80°C (176°F)

Properties

• At 0.1% reduces melanin synthesis by 80%
• At 10% eliminated age spots in 16 weeks
• At 3% in vivo reduces Delta-L value by 15% vs. placebo (22 people), a way to measure whitening effect
• Increases collagen synthesis at least twice as much as ascorbic acid
• Protects the cells against UV-B better than other esters of Vitamin C

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