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Essentially Natural Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Powder - BP Grade

Essentially Natural Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Powder - BP Grade

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INCI: Ascorbic acid

Our Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Powder) is a BP Grade, GMO-free L-ascorbic acid, known for its potent antioxidant properties and skin-soothing benefits. This powerful ingredient can significantly improve the appearance of signs of aging, making it a valuable addition to your skincare routine.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

  • Can be used in DIY cosmetic formulations; lotions, creams, sun care and after sun products, shampoos, makeup products
  • Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
  • Ascorbic acid is a highly effective antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, protecting the skin from environmental stressors and oxidative damage.
  • Regular use of vitamin C can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots, promoting a more youthful and radiant complexion.
  • Vitamin C helps to even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation, giving your skin a brighter, more uniform appearance.
  • It stimulates collagen production, which is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness.
  • Ascorbic acid has soothing properties that help calm and rejuvenate the skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.
  • Ascorbic acid easily penetrates the skin as it has a low molecular weight.
  • pH: 2.3
  • Solubility: water
  • Usage rate in cosmetics: 0.5-10%
  • 1/4 tsp = 1g or 1000mg Vitamin C dose
  • Sprinkle vitamin C powder slowly into water under constant stirring to assure that everything dissolves completely.
  • Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results

Pure L-ascorbic acid (BP grade)

SDS available for download here

COA available for download here

Note: A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document sharing the outcomes of a scientific test. It helps us verify that a product meets the specified standards. These tests are conducted on product batches, so slight variations in results between different batches are normal. If the batch number on this COA doesn't match the one on the product you bought from us, please get in touch with us. This is just one recent instance. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Keep well sealed and store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

About Preservatives

Our range of preservatives are all suitable for natural and organic formulations, are paraben free and are easy to use. Correctly preserving your products is vital; read more here: Quick Guide To Preservatives

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Customer Reviews

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Winstonia Beckwitz
Vitamin c is amazing

Thank you so much for the free gift, this is one of my favourite products

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Popy Skhosana
Ascorbic acid

I'm very impressed with the packages and the service was excellent. Definitely will purchase again soon. Thank you for the free sample I received 🥳🙌🏽🙏🏽

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Loretta Nash
Ascorbic Acid

Delivery was prompt plus the extra little gift is always an unexpected surprise, thank you for that.
The product (ascorbic acid) is fantastic too! I use it in combination with magnesium citrate and this helps my bowel movement :)

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L. S.
Great Product

I stir this into a gutmicrobe-supporting drink for the rest of my family for immune support. The result is peace of mind.

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M.S.
Natural preservative

We use Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Powder as a preservative in our food products, no more mold on the edibles.