Erythorbic Acid
What Erythorbic Acid is & what it does
Erythorbic Acid is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with strong antioxidant and reducing properties. In cosmetics it is used mainly as an antioxidant to protect formulas from oxidation and can support a brightening feel. It is closely related to vitamin C but is valued more for stabilizing products than for vitamin activity. It is generally considered safe and well tolerated.
What is Erythorbic Acid?
It is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid, vitamin C, with strong antioxidant and reducing properties. It is closely related to vitamin C.
What does Erythorbic Acid do in cosmetics?
It is used mainly as an antioxidant to protect formulas from oxidation and can support a brightening feel. It is valued more for stabilizing products than for vitamin activity.
Is Erythorbic Acid safe?
It is generally considered safe and well tolerated as a cosmetic antioxidant.
Sunscreens with Erythorbic Acid
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Neutrogena Ageless Intensives® Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 20
59/100
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-aging Perfector
49/100
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
49/100