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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is involved in various enzyme reactions, among other things it promotes collagen synthesis and acts as a radical scavenger. It is added to cosmetics mainly because of its antioxidant effect, to prevent the oxidative deterioration of the product on the one hand, and to protect the skin from oxidative stress on the other. The cosmetic active ingredients used include ascorbic acid and more stable ascorbic acid esters (e.g. ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl phosphate).
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The intoxicating scent is paired with antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
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Helps remove dead skin cells, resulting in smoother and brighter skin.
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Lipophilic molecule that plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism.
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Asian centella, gotu kola or tiger grass has outstanding skin soothing, healing and anti-aging effect.
