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Antioxidant

HEXYL 2-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A stable vitamin C derivative — gentler than pure ascorbic acid, designed for antioxidant and brightening. Skin must convert it; efficacy data is limited for this exact form.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable vitamin C delivery
  • Antioxidant action
  • Brightening with low irritation

Known concerns

  • Variable conversion to active form
  • Limited human efficacy data
  • Sparse stability dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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