Sodium Ascorbate
What Sodium Ascorbate is & what it does
A gentler, more stable salt of vitamin C that provides antioxidant protection and helps brighten and even skin tone. It is less irritating than pure ascorbic acid.
What does Sodium Ascorbate do in skincare?
Sodium Ascorbate is a salt form of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent. It is more pH-neutral and often gentler to formulate than pure ascorbic acid. It is valued for supporting a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Is Sodium Ascorbate safe?
Sodium Ascorbate is a widely used form of vitamin C in cosmetics and is generally considered gentle and well tolerated. As with any vitamin C ingredient, individual sensitivity can vary. If your skin is reactive, introducing it gradually and patch testing first is sensible.
Is Sodium Ascorbate natural or synthetic?
Vitamin C occurs naturally, but the Sodium Ascorbate used in cosmetics is usually produced through controlled manufacturing for purity and stability. The result is chemically the same ascorbate compound. This consistency helps formulators deliver a reliable product.
Sunscreens with Sodium Ascorbate
We rate 20 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Rosental Organics Bodylotion SPF 50
89/100
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AbsoluteJoi Tinted Moisturizer With SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen
84/100
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BeautyRX Instant Shield Multi-defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40
83/100
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Kinlo Always Golden Daily Moisturizer SPF 40
83/100
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Avya Hydroveda Sheer Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40
80/100
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Minic Carezone Daily & Family Sun Care Cream
76/100
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100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
75/100
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Relevant: Your Skin Seen One & Done Everyday Cream With SPF 40
74/100
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Glytone Hydra Lipid UV Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40+
74/100
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TanOrganic Facial SPF 50
71/100