What is ascorbic acid in skincare?Updated a year ago
Ascorbic acid is the main form of vitamin C and the only one with a high affinity for the skin. It’s the most powerful antioxidant in skincare, capable of making up for a multitude of sins.
If you’re not familiar with the term, antioxidants are basically a protective class of skincare ingredients. Pollution, sun exposure, cigarette smoke, and even excessive blue light are all known contributors to premature aging. Antioxidants are chemicals that neutralize those skin-emies, helping to preserve the skin and protect it from damage.
That’s not all ascorbic acid does in the skin, though - it can also interact directly with multiple enzymes to soften wrinkles and visibly fade discoloration.