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Antioxidant

MYRISTYL 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A stabilised vitamin C derivative — a glycerol/myristyl ester of ascorbic acid. Designed to deliver antioxidant and brightening effects more gently than pure vitamin C.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable vitamin C derivative
  • Antioxidant
  • Brightening
  • Better stability than ascorbic acid

Known concerns

  • Limited public efficacy data vs. classic ascorbic acid
  • Potential mild irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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