The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

The OrdinaryAscorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%Ingredients

The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is a product from Uncategorized category with 3 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Alpha-Arbutin. The product is made by The Ordinary.

Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening and 5 more.

Organic score: 0% natural vs 100% chemical.

INCI

1
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Alpha-Arbutin
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%)
Antioxidants [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Alpha-Arbutin (2%)
Lightening 2: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Alpha-Arbutin (2%)
UV Protection 1: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%)
Moisturizing 1: Propanediol
Soothing 1: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%)

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

#1Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

#3Alpha-Arbutin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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