Antioxidant

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.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
129499-78-1
INCI
ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026