What is Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate?

Description of  Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a  form of Vitamin C  or to be more specific: A highly stable, gentle form of Vitamin C that also features some anti-microbial and skin brightening powers.

How does it work?

First, some background on Vitamin C in skin care. L-Ascorbic Acid (L-AA), which you may have heard of or seen pop up on ingredient lists, is the bioactive form of Vitamin C. This basically just means it’s the kind of Vitamin C that your body (and skin) is able to process and benefit from.

L-Ascorbic Acid is incredibly effective and is often used in skin care, but due to it’s highly acidic nature, it can potentially cause irritation for sensitive or acne-prone skin. L-Ascorbic Acid also has a reputation for being very fragile. It can be easily deactivated when exposed to light, oxygen, water and higher temperatures.

Think of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as L-Ascorbic Acid’s less-irritating, more-stable little sister. When applied to your skin in a cream or a serum, the enzymes in your skin convert Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to the bioactive L-Ascorbic Acid. This extra step of conversion means the formula is less potent (and therefore, less likely to cause irritation), while still being enormously beneficial for your skin. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is also widely recognised as being highly stable, so with the right formula and packaging, oxidising shouldn’t be a problem.

Benefits for skin of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

1.It fights free radical damage

  Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a powerhouse antioxidant. It neutralises free radicals (caused by UV damage, pollution, etc.)    and protects skin from fine lines and premature ageing that they’re known for causing. It works beautifully alongside your       everyday (yes, everyday) SPF to ensure skin is happy, healthy, and thoroughly protected from environmental damage.

2.It aids in collagen production.

  Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate has also been proven to stimulate collagen production in skin cells cultivated in-vitro. Collagen    is a protein that your body naturally produces; it’s what keeps your skin plump and bouncy, so by stimulating its production     Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate can help prevent sagging and keep your skin lovely and firm.

3.It boosts facial radiance.

  If you’re interested in luminous skin, look no glow further. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, like the clever Vitamin C derivative it    is, is known for its brightening abilities and for targeting hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory pigmentation, and dark spots.    The result? Even skin tone with a mega-dose of radiance.