AccessWHITE VCE

High-Purity, Stabilized Vitamin C for Advanced Skin Brightening and Antioxidant Defense

INCI Name: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

AccessWHITE VCE is a superior, next-generation stabilized form of Vitamin C, offering potent antioxidant and skin-brightening benefits without the stability issues of L-Ascorbic Acid. Its unique structure as 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid allows for excellent skin penetration and conversion to pure ascorbic acid within the skin, ensuring maximum bioavailability. It effectively inhibits melanin synthesis, visibly reduces hyperpigmentation, and boosts collagen production for a brighter, more even, and youthful complexion.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble. Dissolve in the water phase of your formulation. Maintain a final pH between 5.0–6.5 for optimal stability and efficacy.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Brightening Serums

Delivers a potent dose of stable Vitamin C to effectively target dark spots, sun damage, and uneven skin tone in a lightweight, fast-absorbing format.
Anti-Aging Face Creams & Moisturizers

Provides daily antioxidant protection against environmental stressors while promoting collagen synthesis to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Night Creams & Treatments

Works overnight to repair cellular damage, fade discoloration, and restore skin radiance in rich, restorative formulations.
Facial Masks & Spot Treatments

Offers an intensive brightening boost in wash-off or leave-on masks and provides targeted action against specific areas of hyperpigmentation.
Eye Creams

Safely brightens dark circles and provides antioxidant defense for the delicate eye area, helping to firm and protect skin.
Hydrating Toners & Essences

Incorporates easily into water-based formulas to add a foundational layer of antioxidant protection and skin tone correction to any skincare regimen.

Performance & Formulation Insights for AccessWHITE VCE

How 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Works

AccessWHITE VCE is a highly stable etherified derivative of ascorbic acid, which overcomes the oxidation and discoloration challenges common with pure L-Ascorbic Acid. Its primary mechanism involves inhibiting tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the melanin production pathway. By suppressing melanogenesis, it effectively reduces the appearance of dark spots, sun spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, leading to a more even and luminous skin tone. Once absorbed into the skin, it is metabolized into active L-Ascorbic Acid, where it also functions as a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals generated by UV radiation and pollution. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, helping to improve skin firmness and elasticity.

Technical Advantages & Formulation Guidelines

The key advantage of AccessWHITE VCE is its exceptional stability to heat and oxidation, allowing for more flexible and reliable formulating. It is a water-soluble white powder that should be incorporated into the water phase of a formulation. For maximum stability and efficacy, the final pH of the formulation should be maintained between 5.0 and 6.5. Using a citrate buffer system can further enhance long-term stability. Recommended usage levels range from 0.5% for daily antioxidant support to 5% for intensive brightening treatments. It is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and most non-sensitizing exfoliants, making it a versatile active for comprehensive skincare lines.

Key Formulation Benefits

Superior Stability: Far more stable than L-Ascorbic Acid, preventing oxidation and color change in formulations, ensuring a longer shelf life and consistent potency.
Potent Skin Brightening: Clinically shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity, effectively reducing hyperpigmentation and leading to a visibly brighter, more even complexion.
Powerful Antioxidant Protection: Scavenges harmful free radicals to protect skin from environmental damage, preventing premature signs of aging.
Collagen Boosting: Stimulates collagen production within the dermis, helping to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Excellent Skin Penetration: Its unique chemical structure is both water and oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate the skin more deeply than other Vitamin C derivatives for enhanced results.
Gentle on Skin: Well-tolerated by most skin types and less likely to cause irritation compared to pure L-Ascorbic Acid, especially at acidic pH levels.

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Benefits	Anti-Aging & Anti-Wrinkle, Antioxidants, Brightening & Skin Lightening, Collagen Boosting, Dark Spot Reduction, Even Skin Tone
INCI Name	3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Usage Rate	0.5%-5%
Active Type	Vitamin C Derivatives, Vitamins & Derivatives
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Eye, Face
Physical Form	Powder
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessWHITE VCE

AccessWHITE VCE (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) is an etherified derivative of L-Ascorbic Acid, making it significantly more stable against oxidation, heat, and light. This stability ensures the product remains effective and aesthetically pleasing for longer, while its structure allows for better skin penetration.

The typical usage rate is between 0.5% and 5%. For general antioxidant benefits, 0.5–2% is effective. For more intensive skin brightening and anti-aging effects, concentrations of 2–5% are recommended.

To ensure maximum stability and skin compatibility, the final formulation should have a pH between 5.0 and 6.5.

Yes, it pairs exceptionally well with Niacinamide, as they work on different pathways to improve skin tone and texture. It can be used in routines with Retinol, though it is often recommended to use them at different times of day (e.g., Vitamin C in the morning, Retinol at night) to maximize the benefits of each.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is generally considered to be gentle and well-tolerated, making it a suitable option for many skin types, including those who find pure L-Ascorbic Acid irritating.

It is a water-soluble powder. Dissolve in the water phase of your formulation, preferably with gentle heating if needed, and add before emulsification. Ensure the final pH is adjusted to the 5.0–6.5 range.

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