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Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

What Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide is & what it does

Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide is a vitamin C derivative in which ascorbic acid is bound to peptide fragments to improve its stability and skin compatibility. It is commonly used as an antioxidant and brightening-support active, aiming to deliver vitamin C benefits with less of the instability of pure ascorbic acid. It is typically found in serums and treatment products targeting a more even, radiant-looking complexion. It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated.

What is Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide?

It is a vitamin C derivative in which ascorbic acid is bound to peptide fragments to improve its stability and skin compatibility. It is commonly used as an antioxidant and brightening-support active.

What does Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide do in skincare?

It aims to deliver vitamin C benefits with less of the instability of pure ascorbic acid, and is typically found in serums targeting a more even, radiant-looking complexion.

Is Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide safe?

It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated, and is often chosen as a milder alternative to plain vitamin C, with no specific concerns flagged.

Sunscreens with Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

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