Ascorbyl Palmitate (Ingredient Explained + Products)

What it is

Vitamin C

Antioxidant

Benefits

Reduces Redness

Brightening

Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Concerns

Fungal Acne

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:

Also known as: Ascorbyl-6 Palmitate

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 3.9% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Masking, Antioxidant

Community Data

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

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Dry Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Wrinkles • Fine Lines • Oiliness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Oily Combination

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Fungal Acne • Dullness • Oiliness • Redness

Where it's used

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

Of the 1 products in our database that have a known concentration of Ascorbyl Palmitate, they all have a concentration of 2% specified within their ingredient lists.