PromaCare-VCP(USP33) / Ascorbyl Palmitate

Short Description:

PromaCare-VCP(USP33) is an antioxidant formed by combining ascorbic acid with palmitic acid. ascorbic acid is not fat soluble but ascorbyl palmitate is, thus combining them produces a fat-soluble antioxidant. it exists as a white or yellowish white powder of citric- like odor. Antioxidant, Oil soluble, Can enter the cell membrane (made from lipid) and access the lipoproteins, becoming a very important nutrient in our body. Acts synergistically with other antioxidants such as PromaCare-VEA. Prevents emulsion and oil from being oxidated.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Brand name PromaCare-VCP(USP33)
CAS No. 137-66-6
INCI Name Ascorbyl Palmitate
Chemical Structure
Application Facial cream; Serums; Mask; Facial cleanser
Package 25kgs net per drum
Appearance A white or yellowish white powder
Assay 95.0-100.5%
Solubility Soluble in polar cosmetic oils and insoluble in water.
Function Anti-aging agents
Shelf life 2 years
Storage Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Dosage 0.02-0.2%

Application

Ascorbyl palmitate is an effective antioxidant and stable at neutral pH. It has all the physiological activities of vitamin C, can play anti-inflammatory, reduce melanin production, promote collagen synthesis, prevent and treat pigmentation caused by trauma, sunburn, acne, etc., can whiten the skin, maintain skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, improve skin roughness, pallor, relaxation and other phenomena, delay skin natural aging and photoaging, It is a highly effective antioxidant and oxygen free radical scavenger with neutral pH value and medium stability. Although there is evidence that ascorbyl palmitate can penetrate the skin more than water-soluble vitamin C and provide antioxidant capacity, and then help prevent cell aging by inhibiting the oxidation of collagen, protein and lipid peroxidation, it has also been proved to work in collaboration with antioxidant vitamin E, and so on.

Ascorbyl palmitate is soluble in methanol and ethanol. It has the effect of whitening and freckle removing, inhibits the activity of tyrosinase and the formation of melanin; It can reduce melanin to colorless reducing melanin; It has moisturizing effect; With skin conditioner, make cosmetics have whitening, moisturizing, anti-aging, acne and other effects play a practical role. Ascorbyl palmitate is almost non-toxic. Low concentration of ascorbyl palmitate does not cause skin irritation, but may cause eye irritation. CIR has passed the safety evaluation of its use in cosmetics.


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