Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium Ascorbate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 77 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 3,067 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM ASCORBATE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT
CAS number134-03-2
EC number205-126-1
Prevalence77 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies3,067 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

Used in

Serums 32.5%Facial Treatments 6.5%Sheet Masks 6.5%Sunscreens 6.5%General Moisturizers 5.2%Eye Moisturizers 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Ascorbate do in skincare?
Sodium Ascorbate functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Ascorbate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Ascorbate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (32.5% of its uses).

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