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Antioxidant

3-ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERYL ASCORBATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An oil-soluble vitamin C derivative — ascorbic acid attached to an ethylhexyl-glyceryl group. Stable brightening antioxidant, generally well tolerated.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Lipophilic vitamin C derivative
  • Stable, oil-soluble brightener
  • Antioxidant action

Known concerns

  • Conversion to ascorbic acid skin-dependent
  • Limited independent efficacy data
  • Possible mild stinging

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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