3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibitor; melanogenesis inhibitor; skin-brightening
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibitor; melanogenesis inhibitor; skin-brightening
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibitor; melanogenesis inhibitor; skin-brightening
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Verdict
CIR safe as used (2022 ethers/esters update). Superior stability to L-AA with ether bond at C-3 blocking oxidation pathway. Amphiphilic formulation capability. EU unrestricted. Approved as functional whitening active in Korea and quasi-drug whitening active in Japan.
US Note
Permitted cosmetic ingredient. CIR safe as used (2022 ethers/esters group). No FDA concentration restriction.
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.