Lipophilic Vitamin C ester; acts as antioxidant in oil phase of formulations; also an approved food additive (E304); vegan status depends on palmitate source (palm or animal tallow).
Function & Common Use
Antioxidant / Preservative Booster / Skin-Conditioning Agent
Vitamins
Lip balms, sunscreens, facial oils, anti-aging serums, food supplements
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
None
None
None
None
Format restriction: None
Baby restriction: No
Pregnancy: No
IFRA: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe to use in skincare?
Ascorbyl Palmitate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Lipophilic Vitamin C ester; acts as antioxidant in oil phase of formulations; also an approved food additive (E304); vegan status depends on palmitate source (palm or animal tallow).
Is Ascorbyl Palmitate allowed in India?
Ascorbyl Palmitate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is None.
What is Ascorbyl Palmitate used for in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Palmitate functions as: Antioxidant / Preservative Booster / Skin-Conditioning Agent. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, sunscreens, facial oils, anti-aging serums, food supplements.
Can Ascorbyl Palmitate cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Ascorbyl Palmitate has an allergen flag (No). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe for babies?
Ascorbyl Palmitate has baby/child restrictions: No. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: None
Identifiers
Want to check if your product contains Ascorbyl Palmitate?
Analyse a Product