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 name2-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number112894-37-8
Prevalence19 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (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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