Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.

What it does

It works as an antioxidant that helps brighten skin and fade discoloration, and has some clinical data for calming acne.

Benefits

• Stable and gentle vitamin C derivative that survives well in water-based products
• Antioxidant that helps brighten skin and fade brown spots over time
• Has clinical data showing it reduces inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions
• Better tolerated by sensitive skin than low-pH pure vitamin C

Side effects

• Generally very well tolerated, with low irritation risk
• May be less potent for anti-aging than pure ascorbic acid

Who it's for

Dull or uneven skin tone, and acne-prone skin wanting a gentle vitamin C

Who should be careful

Those needing maximum-strength vitamin C for deep wrinkles may prefer pure ascorbic acid; otherwise broadly suitable

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Explained + Products)