murphyAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Vitamin C
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose fermentation using naturally occurring microorganisms or synthesized through chemical reduction of glucose. Produced via bacterial fermentation or multi-step chemical synthesis from glucose and other carbohydrate sources.
Restricted:EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.
Formula
C6H8O6
Mol. Weight
176.12
CAS #
50-81-7 / 62624-30-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Buffering
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Neutralizes free radicals
Brightens uneven skin tone
Boosts collagen production
Evens pigmentation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
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Pregnancy
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Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG