Antioxidant

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

INCI: 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
CAS 1120360-11-3 (active), supplied as a blend with glycerin (56-81-5) and water (7732-18-5)
Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen synthesis support)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen synthesis support)

Purpose

Function

Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen synthesis support)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Stable, non-discoloring, effective at mildly acidic pH. Parent compound of the alkyl-glyceryl ascorbate derivative family.

US Note

Not restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1120360-11-3 (active), supplied as a blend with glycerin (56-81-5) and water (7732-18-5)
INCI
3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026