ASCORBIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
ASCORBIC ACID
Vitamin C
Safety grade: A
Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound commonly known as Vitamin C. It's a water-soluble vitamin that's essential for health and is often added to skincare products for its brightening and protective properties.
Ascorbic acid works as an antioxidant to protect skin from environmental damage, helps balance product pH, reduces unpleasant odors, and improves skin texture and appearance.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antioxidant ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- BHT — Grade C**
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE — Grade A
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE — Grade A
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE — Grade A
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE — Grade A