3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Safety grade: A
This is a stable form of Vitamin C that has been slightly modified in a lab to make it more effective and longer-lasting in skincare products. It delivers the brightening and antioxidant benefits of Vitamin C without breaking down as quickly as traditional Vitamin C.
It is used in cosmetic products to brighten skin tone, fade dark spots, and protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
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