3-O-CETYL ASCORBIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
3-O-CETYL ASCORBIC ACID
Vitamin C Ester (Cetyl Ascorbic Acid)
Safety grade: A
This is a stable, oil-friendly form of Vitamin C that has been chemically modified to work better in creams and lotions. It combines the skin benefits of Vitamin C with a fatty compound that helps it absorb more easily into the skin.
It is used in cosmetic products to help moisturize and condition the skin while delivering the antioxidant and brightening benefits associated with Vitamin C.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A