Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is an ingredient often found on the list of ingredients for skin and hair care products. What exactly is it? What is its role? We provide some explanations about this ingredient to help you understand what you are using.
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What is "Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate" and what is its purpose?
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Published November 5, 2021,
updated on February 1, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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2 min read
What is Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate?
Vitamin C is used in many skincare products due to its antioxidant properties. In its ascorbic acid form, vitamin C is unstable and loses its potency. It is then used in the form of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, which is the stable derivative of ascorbic acid.
What is the utility of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate?
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is used as an ingredient in many skincare products due to its antioxidant, brightening, and regenerative properties. Thanks to its antioxidant action, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals, which are responsible for premature skin ageing. Vitamin C also stimulates the synthesis of collagen, essential for maintaining the skin's suppleness and tone. With its regenerative action, vitamin C stimulates the renewal of dermal cells, thus helping to delay the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Moreover, thanks to its brightening properties, vitamin C reduces and prevents sun-induced pigmentation spots.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is therefore present in many treatments intended for mature skin, treatments aimed at reducing pigmentation spots and brightening treatments.
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