Functions
Skin whitening agent
Antioxidant
Humectant
Firming
Anti-aging
INCI name
Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a vitamin C derivative, a modified 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate with attached alkyl (hexyl) groupe. It exhibits a noticeable skin-lightening action with an excellent inhibitory effect on melanin production, which is top-class among cosmetic active agents.
Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is suitable for formulation in luxury cosmetics specialized in skin-lightening effects. Evaluation of this ingredient on 3D skin models showed 22% suppression of melanin production.
Ascorbic acid can be easily destroyed by oxidation and has been made more stable by derivatizing it with glycerin. Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is stable to oxidation and can be safely incorporated into cosmetics.
In addition to its inhibitory effect on melanin production and promotion of collagen production, Hexyl 3-glyceryl Ascorbate has a moisturizing effect and excellent usability. Another major feature is that it can be incorporated into lotions, transparent gel serums, creams, and other emulsions, making it versatile in terms of formulation.Synonyms
Amitose HGA
Related ingredients
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Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate is a stable water-soluble Vitamin C derivative, an Ascorbic acid conjugate with Silanetriol and Pectin. It is known under the trade name Ascorbosilane C and developed by Exsymol.
Glyceryl Ascorbate is a vitamin C derivative produced by binding glycerin to ascorbic acid. It has a vitamin C-like skin-conditioning effect and a convincing luxury sensory texture, making it one of the best vitamin C derivatives for professional cosmetics.
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a water-soluble vitamin C derivative produced by conjugating ascorbic acid with glycerin. The derivatization of the fragile vitamin C with glycerin improves its stability against oxidation, so it is now possible to formulate it into emulsions and transparent gels.
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a stable vitamin C derivative produced by binding glycerin to ascorbic acid. It is a multifunctional anti-aging ingredient.
Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a stable vitamin C derivative. It is a modified 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate with an attached alkyl (myristyl or tetradecyl; C14) group. This modification adds lipophilicity and enables the molecule's emulsifying ability.
3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate is a stable vitamin C derivative. It is a modified 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate with an attached alkyl (Lauryl or dodecyloxy; C12) group to glyceryl group. It is also known under the trade name Amitose 3LGA.