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| Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya | |||
| Vitamin C | antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering | superstar |
Aqualogica SunscreenIngredients explained
Also-called: Papaya Fruit Extract;Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
Vitamin C - superstar
Also-called: Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid;Ascorbic Acid |
What-it-does:
antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering
- Works best between a concentration of 5-20%
- Boosts the skin’s own collagen production
- Fades pigmentation and brown spots
- If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection
- Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air
- Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations
- Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection
- Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C
- Potent Vit. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin
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| what‑it‑does | antioxidant | skin brightening | buffering |
Pure Vitamin C. A skincare superstar that is clinically proven to boost collagen production (in 5-20% concentration), fade hyperpigmentation and boost UV protection under sunscreen. Also, it's extremely unstable and hard to formulate.
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