Antioxidant

L-Ascorbyl Palmitate

L-Ascorbyl Palmitate is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals and UV exposure.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Lipophilic antioxidant; ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid; product stabiliser; skin-conditioning agent; converted to ascorbic acid after ester cleavage by skin esterases
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

L-Ascorbyl Palmitate is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals and UV exposure.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

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