Description
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP)?: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a stable, water soluble derivative of Vitamin C. Unlike, Ascorbic Acid, it does not readily degrade in formulas containing water. It is considered stable and is an effective antioxidant for skin. It is also known to increase skins hydration levels as well as being effective for calming factors in skin that can lead to excess oil and signs of sensitization.
- Use: Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
- Applications: 0.2 to 3.0% (Up to 10% possible for skin-lightening effect). Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. May require warming to about 40C to dissolve fully. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) may discolor in formulations with a pH below 6, so its best used in products with a final formulation pH between 6.0 7.0
- Benefits: Stabilized and degradation resistant form of vitamin C and Potent antioxidant.
- ALCOHOL-FREE I COLD-PROCESS I PHTHALATE FREE I NO ADDED COLORS I GMO FREE
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a stable, water soluble derivative of Vitamin C. Unlike, Ascorbic Acid, it does not readily degrade in formulas containing water. It is considered stable and is an effective antioxidant for skin. It is also known to increase skins hydration levels as well as being effective for calming factors in skin that can lead to excess oil and signs of sensitization. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations for anti-aging applications and in skin-lightening products for hyperpigmentation as well as age spots Like most forms of vitamin C, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate has been shown to improve the look of uneven skin tone.