Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Description: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a kind of water soluble skin lightening additive. It is stable, non-poisonous, and superior grade additive in functional whitening cosmetics.

INCI Name: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

CAS No.: 113170-55-1

Solubility: Water soluble

Appearance: Off white powder

Properties: 

Stabilized and degradation resistent form of vitamin C

Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)

Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin

Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots

Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E

Typical Application: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products

Soluble in water (154g/l at 25°C corresponding to about 15%), may discolor in pH <6, best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5.5-7.0