Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate vitamin C does not irritate

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is an ester form of vitamin C, fat soluble - a mild alternative to ascorbic acid.

Very stable, does not irritate the skin, it can also be used by people with sensitive skin that does
not tolerate preparations with vitamin C in acid form.
It prevents fat oxidation, soothes irritations caused by UV exposure, stimulates collagen production,
blocks melanogenesis and evens skin tone.

How it works:

*stimulates collagen production and prevents its degradation
*indicated in anti-wrinkle therapy, with loss of skin firmness and elasticity
*improves the quality of the epidermis and protects it from oxidation
*causes lightening and brightening of the skin - perfect for dull, tired skin
*protects against free radicals, supports the operation of sunscreens
*regulates melanogenesis, prevents discoloration 
- to be used after treatments sensitizing the skin to UV radiation, 
with a tendency to discoloration 

Application:

*day serum
*addition to ready creams used for day and / or night
*quick cheese for derma-roller and between treatments
*addition to nutritional / antioxidant oils

INCI :   Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Recommended dosage: 2 – 7 % 

Physico-chemical properties:

*transparent to slightly yellow, viscous liquid
*oil soluble
 

Technical recommendations:

*keep in a cool place
*the pH of the formulation should be less than 6
*recommended use of antioxidants in formulation (vitamin E)
*oils used for formulation should have low polarity (like squalene)

Bibliography:

• Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage Fitzpatrick RE, Rostan EF.
• http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=706498
• http://www.lotioncrafter.com/pdf/BVOSC.Dossier.pdf
• Topical vitamin C: a useful agent for treating photoaging and other dermatologic conditions.Farris PK.
• A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoylascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties