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Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl GlucosideAntioxidant
Sugar-conjugated vitamin C. Very stable; conversion rate to active ascorbic acid is slower than other derivatives.
What it does
Ascorbyl glucoside is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives — it tolerates a wide pH range and resists oxidation in formulation. The tradeoff is that conversion to active ascorbic acid on the skin is slower than other derivatives. Common in K-beauty brightening serums and 'sensitive skin' vitamin C products. Effects are gradual; expect 2–3 months for visible brightening.
The evidence, graded
strongVitamin C shows brightness and tone-evening improvements in 4-8 weeks. Collagen-mediated firmness benefits take 12+ weeks. Photoprotection benefits are immediate when paired with sunscreen.Humbert 2003 · Experimental Dermatology ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
Also known as
aa2g, vitamin c, ascorbic acid
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