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Antioxidant

CETYL 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An oil-soluble vitamin C derivative combining ascorbate, glycerin and a cetyl chain. More stable than pure ascorbic acid, with mild antioxidant and brightening effects.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable vitamin C derivative
  • Antioxidant and brightening
  • Skin-conditioning glyceryl/cetyl ester

Known concerns

  • Less efficacy data than L-ascorbic acid
  • No specific CIR review
  • Conversion to active vitamin C in skin variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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