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

• 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)

This product is manufactured to British Pharmacopoeia (BP) standards, indicating pharmaceutical-grade purity suitable for medicinal applications. While such high purity often aligns with safety standards for ingestion, this product is not certified as "food grade" and has not undergone third-party food safety certification.

Usage Guidelines:

Home Use: Suitable for personal use at your discretion.

Commercial Food Production: Not approved for use in food products intended for sale.

Note: "Food grade" certification typically involves compliance with standards such as the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and verification by recognised bodies.