Ascorbyl Glucoside (Derived Form Glucose Enzymatic Technology)
INCI: ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE
CAS 129499-78-1
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin-lightening agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin-lightening agent
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin-lightening agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Stable form of vitamin C with low oxidation risk. In the US, skin-lightening claims trigger drug classification; in the EU, skin-lightening is permitted as a cosmetic function but must not claim medical treatment of hyperpigmentation.
US Note
CIR Final Report (2020): safe in cosmetics in present practices of use and concentration. Skin-lightening claims are considered drug claims by FDA.
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