Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 

Cosmetic Raw Material this is not lotion

Just like pure vitamin C, sodium ascorbyl phosphate functions the same as L-ascorbic acid Vitamin C, as an antioxidant on and within the skin. When used in higher amounts, it can be effective for brightening a dull skin tone, smoothing wrinkles, visibly firming skin, and reducing discolorations.

Ascorbyl phosphate in skin care ranges from 0.2-3%, an effective range to help improve the skin’s environmental defenses and target lines and wrinkles, especially when paired with oil-soluble vitamin E for antioxidant synergy that improves the stability of both ingredients.

There is also research showing that amounts of 1% and 5% concentrations of sodium ascorbyl phosphate can influence factors linked to breakouts, likely due to its skin-soothing effect. Thus, this form of vitamin C may be an effective adjunct to anti-acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.

Along with other forms of vitamin C, it is considered safe and used in skin care products. This versatile form of vitamin C works in both water- and oil-based formulas without breaking down, but despite this impressive stability, the packaging is still important. This is because such stability isn’t impenetrable, meaning ongoing exposure to light and air can still weaken its efficacy, although certainly not as quickly as occurs with pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Application concentration:
for daily skin care: 0.2-2.0%
sunscreen: 0.2-1.0
skin whitening: 3.0-5.0 %
deodorant: 0.2%
Acne: 5.0%