Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate helps protect the quality of the oils in our skincare through antioxidant support. It is an oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C, created by combining ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with palmitic acid, a fatty acid. This allows vitamin C-derived antioxidant functionality to be incorporated into oil- and lipid-rich ingredient systems.

Ingredient PROFILE

WHY YOUR SKIN LOVES IT

You probably recognize vitamin C as a familiar skincare ingredient, but not every form of vitamin C has the same job.
 

Ascorbyl palmitate is valued here primarily for its antioxidant properties and compatibility with oils. Antioxidants help protect lipid-based ingredients from oxidation-the chemical process that can occur when oils are exposed to factors such as oxygen over time.
 

Its oil-soluble structure means it can live within the oil-rich portion of a formulation, alongside ingredients such as plant oils and waxes.

WHERE IT COMES FROM

Ascorbyl palmitate is made by combining ascorbic acid with palmitic acid. The result is a vitamin C derivative with an affinity for oils rather than water.

In the ingredient system we use, ascorbyl palmitate is incorporated alongside castor oil, plant waxes, sunflower oil and tocopherols as part of a rich, lipid-based blend.

HOW IT’S THOUGHTFULLY MADE

Ascorbyl palmitate is intentionally designed to combine vitamin C with a fatty acid, creating an ingredient that can function in oil-rich environments. Its oil compatibility allows antioxidant support to be incorporated alongside oils and other lipids, helping protect these ingredients while maintaining the texture and performance of the formula.

WHY IT MATTERS

We use ascorbyl palmitate because its oil-soluble antioxidant properties help support the quality and stability of lipid-rich ingredients in our formulas.

We also value the thoughtful chemistry behind it: modifying vitamin C to make it oil-soluble allows its antioxidant functionality to work where it is particularly useful-alongside the oils and emollients that help condition the skin.

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