Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Palmitate

INCI · Ascorbyl Palmitate · also Vitamin C ester

Revelika safety grade

Overview

An oil-soluble vitamin C ester used for antioxidant protection and to help stabilize formulas against oxidation. Its lipid solubility makes it easy to include in anhydrous and oil-based products.

Who it's for

Those wanting gentle, oil-soluble antioxidant support.

Cautions

Milder and less studied than pure ascorbic acid for brightening; primarily an antioxidant.

Suitability
Suits skin type
Dry Oily Combination Sensitive Acne-prone Mature Normal
Concentration
Concentration0 – 10%
Effective from
Max safe
In the glossary
Frequently asked
What does Ascorbyl Palmitate do in skincare?

An oil-soluble vitamin C ester used for antioxidant protection and to help stabilize formulas against oxidation. Its lipid solubility makes it easy to include in anhydrous and oil-based products.

Is Ascorbyl Palmitate considered safe for skin?

Milder and less studied than pure ascorbic acid for brightening; primarily an antioxidant.

RRevelika

A science-forward beauty ingredient encyclopedia. Every entry is written from published research and graded conservatively before it publishes.

Editorial standard

Content is educational, not medical advice. When evidence is uncertain we say so — and we default to caution on pregnancy safety.

We use Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica (including Webvisor session recording) to understand how the site is used. In the EEA and UK these load only after you accept analytics cookies, and you can withdraw consent at any time by declining.

© 2026 REVELIKA · Built by ThirteenTabsEvidence-based · written from published research, graded conservatively