Description
Product Overview
3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid is a high-stability modified derivative of traditional L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Compared with ordinary vitamin C which is easy to oxidize, turn yellow and deactivate, VC ethyl ether introduces ethyl group to optimize molecular structure, greatly improving oxidation resistance and formula stability without discoloration in long-term storage.
Benefiting from its amphipathic solubility, this ingredient can be freely added to either water phase or oil phase of emulsified skincare formulas. It can penetrate the stratum corneum smoothly into the dermal layer. After entering skin tissues, it will be decomposed by endogenous enzymes into active vitamin C to take effect, featuring high bioavailability and mild irritation-free property, widely recognized as mainstream brightening anti-aging active raw material for global high-end cosmetic factories.
Core Skin Benefits
- Brightening & Fade Hyperpigmentation: Inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, block melanin synthesis pathway, lighten sun spots, post-inflammatory pigmentation and dull uneven skin tone safely and gently.
- Powerful Antioxidant & Anti-Photoaging: Neutralize free radicals triggered by UV radiation, blue light and environmental pollution; relieve sun-induced inflammatory redness, reduce light aging damage to skin cells.
- Boost Collagen Synthesis & Anti-Wrinkle: Stimulate fibroblasts to secrete collagen and elastin, lift skin firmness, improve sagging and fine lines caused by aging, restore plump skin texture.
- Mild Soothing & Barrier Maintenance: Low irritation to sensitive skin; ease mild external irritation, stabilize fragile skin barrier, suitable for sensitive brightening skincare series.
- Excellent Formula Compatibility: Can be compounded with niacinamide, Ectoin, hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica extract and other classic cosmetic ingredients for synergistic skincare effects. Its dual solubility brings higher flexibility for formulators.
Main Application Scenarios
- Brightening skincare: Brightening serums, whitening essences, spot fading creams, brightening facial masks
- Anti-aging products: Anti-wrinkle lotions, firming creams, eye essences
- Sun care series: After-sun repair lotion, sun protection repairing gel
- Sensitive skincare: Gentle brightening toner, barrier-repairing soothing lotion
- Customized OEM cosmetic formulations for skincare factories
Formulation Operation Tips
Add this ingredient at low-temperature stage below 40℃ in production; avoid strong alkaline environment and high-temperature long-time heating to retain maximum biological activity of VC ethyl ether. It can be put into water phase directly, or pre-dissolved in ethanol then mixed into oil phase for emulsification systems.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured under GMP, with COA, MSDS and heavy metal test reports available upon request. MOQ and lead time on inquiry.

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