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Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid

Protects the formula.

What it is

Vitamin C in its pure acid form.

An antioxidant that keeps ingredients from reacting with oxygen, and it is also used as a skin conditioning agent.

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What it does in a formula

Protects the formulaOfficial EU function: Antioxidant
Balances the pHOfficial EU function: Buffering
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance