3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
乙基抗坏血酸
Also known as: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
What it does
- Stable Vitamin C derivative
- Brightening
- Antioxidant
Evidence
Moderate evidenceMore stable than L-ascorbic acid. Good penetration.
Skin types
Well suited for: All Sensitive
Better tolerated than L-ascorbic acid.
Helps with
Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation Dullness Aging & Fine Lines
Irritation potential
Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy
Safe.
Good to know
Good option for those who find L-ascorbic acid too irritating.
References
Compound data from PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Further reading
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) as a Cosmeceutical to Increase Dermal Collagen for Skin Antiaging Purposes: Emerging Combination Therapies — Antioxidants (Basel) (2022)
- Biomolecular and cellular effects in skin wound healing: the association between ascorbic acid and hypoxia-induced factor — J Biol Eng (2023)
Selected peer-reviewed reviews on this ingredient, indexed by Europe PMC. Provided as background, not proof of any specific claim.
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