Ascorbyl Glucoside

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Water-soluble vitamin C derivative for brightening, antioxidant support, and daily radiance formulas.

INCI Name: Ascorbyl Glucoside

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Solubility: Water-soluble

Typical Usage: 2–5%

Function: Brightening support, antioxidant support, tone-evening

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stabilized vitamin C derivative designed for modern water-based formulas. It offers a gentler, more formulation-friendly approach to vitamin C performance, helping support a brighter-looking complexion and improved tone clarity with reduced irritation potential compared to pure L-Ascorbic Acid.

Why Use Ascorbyl Glucoside?

Pure L-Ascorbic Acid can oxidize quickly and often requires very low pH to remain stable, which many users find irritating. Ascorbyl Glucoside is commonly chosen for daily-use brightening systems because it performs well in water-based products and supports a more comfortable skin experience.

Key Benefits

• Helps brighten the look of dull skin and supports a more radiant appearance
• Supports the appearance of more even-looking tone over time
• Provides antioxidant support against daily environmental stress
• More comfortable for many users compared to highly acidic vitamin C systems
• Excellent option for lightweight serums, gels, lotions, and emulsions

Common Applications

• Brightening serums and daily radiance treatments
• Anti-aging creams and emulsions
• Hydrating gels, essences, and toners
• Daily moisturizers and sunscreen-adjacent antioxidant systems

Usage Guidelines

• Recommended use level: 2–5%
• Compatible with water-based serums, gels, and emulsions
• Typical pH comfort zone: ~5.0–7.0
• Add to the water phase or during cool-down depending on your process

Formulation Tips

• Pairs well with niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and soothing systems
• Combine with vitamin E or ferulic-style antioxidant networks for stronger protection (test for compatibility)
• Use airtight, light-protective packaging where possible for best shelf stability
• Avoid highly acidic systems intended for pure L-Ascorbic Acid performance unless you have stability data

Formulator Note

Ascorbyl Glucoside is ideal for consistent, daily radiance support. It is not designed to behave like a low-pH, high-intensity L-Ascorbic Acid serum, and that’s the whole point.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Disclaimer

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material only. Not intended for direct application to the skin without proper formulation. Not a drug or medicinal ingredient.