Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is involved in various enzyme reactions, among other things it promotes collagen synthesis and acts as a radical scavenger. It is added to cosmetics mainly because of its antioxidant effect, to prevent the oxidative deterioration of the product on the one hand, and to protect the skin from oxidative stress on the other. The cosmetic active ingredients used include ascorbic acid and more stable ascorbic acid esters (e.g. ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl phosphate).
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Urea is one of the most common moisturizing ingredients used in skin care products.
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Nourishing oil with high antioxidant vitamin E content, ideal for dry, sensitive skin.
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A complex of active ingredients with excellent water-binding and skin-softening properties.
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A natural abrasive, its fine-grained texture makes it ideal for use in scrubs and exfoliating products.
