vitamin C ingredients

Not All Vitamin C Ingredients Work the Same Way

Choosing “Vitamin C” is only the first step.

For cosmetic formulation, you may be choosing between Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid or Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate.

The right option depends on your formula, the ingredient form and how you plan to use it.

Whether you are developing a new serum, testing a small batch or sourcing for production, start by comparing the Vitamin C forms below.

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Which Hydration Ingredient Should You Start With?

Need a Classic, Versatile Humectant?

Start with Glycerin.

A practical entry point for a wide range of water-based skincare and personal-care formulas.
Building a Hyaluronic Acid System?

Compare HMW & LMW Sodium Hyaluronate.

A natural starting point when you need to evaluate hyaluronic acid grades or a multi-weight approach.
Want an Alternative to Hyaluronic Acid?

Look at Sodium Polyglutamate.

A high-value hydration option to compare with hyaluronic-acid-based systems.
Building an NMF-Inspired Formula?

Compare Sodium PCAand Sodium Lactate.

A clear starting point for hydrationsystems built around NMF-relatedingredients.
Developing Richer Body-Care Hydration?

Consider Urea.

Especially relevant for body lotions,hand creams, and foot-careconcepts.
Building a Multi-Humectant System?

Compare Trehalose, Betaineand N-Acetyl Glucosamine.

Useful when you want a more layeredhydration system instead of relying onone humectant.