Ascorbyl Palmitate (Ingredient Explained + Products)

You should know

What it is

Vitamin C

Antioxidant

Benefits

Reduces Redness

Brightening

Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Concerns

Fungal Acne

Comedogenic Rating: 2

Irritancy Rating: 0

Explained

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

People also like: Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid

People also dislike: Cetearyl Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide

Also known as: Ascorbyl-6 Palmitate

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 4.2% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Masking, Antioxidant

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Community Stats

175 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Normal Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Texture • Fine Lines • Dryness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Combination Sensitive

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Fungal Acne • Fine Lines • Redness

Where it's used

Ascorbyl Palmitate is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.

Of the 3 products in our database that have a known concentration of Ascorbyl Palmitate, we've seen concentrations from 0% to 2% specified within their ingredient lists.