Vitamin C Serum 20%
The Skin Actives Scientific Vitamin C Serum 20% is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 20 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Ferulic Acid
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Phloretin
(Antioxidant, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocotrienols
(Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Astaxanthin
(Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycopene
(Antioxidant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Xanthophylls
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Thioctic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Juice Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Juice Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
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