Vitamin C Complex Serum 22%

• WaterSolvent
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• GoldCosmetic Colorant, Colorant
• GlutathioneFragrance, Reducing
• Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Citrus Glauca Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Microcitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Microcitrus Australis (Australian Citrus) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• HydroxyethylCelluloseViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Film Forming
• SorbitolSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Plasticize
• AlginMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
• Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.