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3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

The Stable Vitamin C Derivative

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a stabilized vitamin C derivative — ascorbic acid bonded to glycerin — designed to deliver antioxidant and brightening benefits with better stability than pure vitamin C.

It pairs the antioxidant and radiance benefits of vitamin C with the humectant comfort of glycerin, converting to active vitamin C in the skin.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Antioxidant and Tone Evener

Intended Function:

A stable, glycerin-linked vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant defense, brightening and light hydration.

Common Applications:

Used in moisturizers, creams and cleansers and treatment formulas.

Target Audience:

Brands wanting a stable, gentle vitamin C option for brightening and antioxidant skincare.

Also Known As:

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Glyceryl Ascorbate, Amitose

Private Label Formulas

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Vitamin C Serum

Benefits of 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

A stable, glycerin-linked vitamin C derivative for antioxidant defense and a brighter-looking complexion.

Antioxidant: Provides vitamin C’s free-radical defense for a healthier-looking complexion.
Brightening Look: Supports a more radiant, even-looking skin tone.
Improved Stability: More stable than pure ascorbic acid for reliable performance.
Added Hydration: The glycerin portion brings humectant comfort.
Gentle: A milder way to bring vitamin C benefits to sensitive-feeling skin.

How It Works

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate links ascorbic acid to a glycerin molecule, shielding the fragile vitamin from rapid oxidation; once in the skin, enzymes release free vitamin C, delivering its antioxidant and complexion-brightening benefits, while the glycerin portion adds humectant hydration.

Formulating with 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is water-soluble and added to the water phase at low levels; keep the finished pH mildly acidic to neutral and protect from excess heat and light. It pairs well with other antioxidants. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is well tolerated at typical use levels with a good safety profile in finished cosmetics. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/3-glyceryl-ascorbate

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/3-glyceryl-ascorbate

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/glyceryl-ascorbate

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