What Else You Need to Know: This ethylated formula acts directly like vitamin C and is closer in molecular weight to actual vitamin C, which allows for faster visible results. It also offers a much better stability profile than any known direct-acting form of vitamin C.

Is Ethylated ascorbic acid pure vitamin C?

Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces the appearance of signs of aging. ... In its pure form, Vitamin C is unstable in water. This formula offers a highly-stable, water-free, 15% Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid solution.

What is Ethylated vitamin C?

Ethyl ascorbic acid is an etherified derivative of ascorbic acid that is soluble in both water and oil. As it contains an ethyl group bound to the third carbon position, it is one of the most stable known forms of vitamin C, which enables it to penetrate the skin's deeper layers without causing irritation.