2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 19 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | 2-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 112894-37-8 |
| Prevalence | 19 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Serums 42.1%Day Moisturizers 10.5%General Moisturizers 10.5%Toners 10.5%Body Lotions 5.3%Essences 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid do in skincare?
- 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (42.1% of its uses).
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