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Antioxidant

CETYL 2-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A stabilized vitamin C derivative with a cetyl alcohol tail to help it sit in the skin. Class-typical low-irritation antioxidant; specific data is thin.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable vitamin C derivative
  • Antioxidant and brightening claims
  • Cetyl tail aids skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Limited public CIR/SCCS review on this exact ester
  • Vitamin C derivatives vary in skin conversion efficiency

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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