Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Acetate

AKA: Vitamin C-E Acetate, Antioxidant Complex
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant oils such as coconut, palm, and soybean through esterification of ascorbic acid and tocopherol components. Synthesized by chemically combining ascorbic acid derivatives with tocopheryl acetate through esterification reactions.
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
Antioxidant protection
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR