Ascorbic Acid
INCI: ASCORBIC ACID
CAS 50-81-7 EC 200-066-2 / 263-644-3
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant, skin brightening
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
cir-safe-as-used-2005-2022eu-unrestrictedus-grasph-3.5-criticalpro-oxidant-risk-metal-ionsoxidation-color-qc-markernon-genotoxicnon-sensitizingcosmos-approvedeu_children_restrictedepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict
CIR safe as used (2005 and 2022 reaffirmation). GRAS status. Unrestricted in EU. Not restricted by EU 2024/996. pH below 3.5 is critical. Pro-oxidant effects with copper and iron require consideration. No carcinogenicity observed in 2-year NTP study.
US Note
No federal concentration limits. GRAS. CIR safe as used (2005 and 2022 reaffirmation). Clinical study: 20% applied daily showed improved color, elasticity, and lustre at 4-8 weeks.
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