TRISODIUM ASCORBYL ISOPALMITATE PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
A stable, gentle vitamin C derivative that provides antioxidant benefits to the skin without the instability issues common to pure ascorbic acid.
Trisodium Ascorbyl Isopalmitate Phosphate is a phosphate-based vitamin C derivative combining ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) with isopalmitic acid and phosphate groups. The phosphate ester linkage makes it significantly more stable than pure L-ascorbic acid while allowing conversion to active Vitamin C in skin. It is approved for cosmetic use in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009 and is recognized for its superior stability compared to direct ascorbic acid formulations, eliminating the need for low-pH formulations that can irritate skin.
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant protection against free radicals
- Brightening and even skin tone
- Stimulates collagen synthesis
- More stable than pure Vitamin C
Known concerns
- Generally very well tolerated
- May be less potent than pure L-ascorbic acid for some applications
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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