Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
MAP / Magnesium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate
Stable vitamin C phosphate (magnesium salt); water-soluble; skin brightening; more stable than L-ascorbic acid; well-tolerated; popular in Japanese whitening cosmetic formulations; MFDS whitening functional active in Korea
Function & Common Use
Active (vitamin C stable ester)
Active Ingredient
Brightening serums whitening products (Asia focus)
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate safe to use in skincare?
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Stable vitamin C phosphate (magnesium salt); water-soluble; skin brightening; more stable than L-ascorbic acid; well-tolerated; popular in Japanese whitening cosmetic formulations; MFDS whitening functional active in Korea
Is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate allowed in India?
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate used for in cosmetics?
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate functions as: Active (vitamin C stable ester). It is commonly found in: Brightening serums whitening products (Asia focus).
Regulatory Status
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