Vitamin C Whitening Granule

Active Vitamin C Granules for Fresh, Transformative Skincare

INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid / Mannitol / Trehalose / Xanthan Gum / Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract

These innovative granules keep potent Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) stable and protected until the moment of use. When mixed with water, they instantly dissolve, releasing the active Vitamin C and transforming into a smooth, serum-like gel. This provides a unique sensory experience and ensures maximum antioxidant potency for brighter, more even-toned skin.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Fresh-Mix Face Masks

Create powder masks that users activate with water, transforming the granules into a potent, fresh Vitamin C paste.
Powder-to-Foam Cleansers

Formulate gentle powder cleansers that deliver antioxidant benefits upon activation with water.
Two-Part Serum Systems

Package the granules separately from a liquid base, allowing the user to mix them for a fresh, maximum-potency Vitamin C serum.
Targeted Brightening Treatments

Develop concentrated spot treatments where the granules are applied to specific areas to target dark spots and discoloration.
Exfoliating Powders

Incorporate into gentle physical exfoliant powders that dissolve upon use, releasing skin-brightening actives.
Spa & Professional Treatments

Offer a unique and effective back-bar treatment that provides a memorable, transformative experience for clients.

How to Use Vitamin C Whitening Granule in Your Formulations

Understanding Vitamin C Whitening Granule

Keeping Vitamin C stable is one of the biggest formulation challenges. Ascorbic Acid is a powerful antioxidant and brightening active, but it degrades quickly in the presence of water and air. Vitamin C Whitening Granule solves this by protecting the active in a dry, solid matrix until the moment of use. Upon contact with water, the granules dissolve instantly, releasing fresh, potent Vitamin C and transforming into a silky, serum-like gel thanks to the included Xanthan Gum.

For the expert formulator, the system leverages a Mannitol and Trehalose matrix to stabilize Ascorbic Acid and preserve integrity until aqueous activation. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract contributes to the granule’s light brown appearance and supports a natural positioning, while Xanthan Gum builds viscosity on activation—delivering both an active and an elegant sensorial experience in one component.

Formulation Tips

Usage Rate: 1–10%. Use 1–3% for daily serums and cleansers; up to 10% for wash-off masks or targeted treatments.

Processing: Do not heat. Add at room temperature in the cool-down phase or incorporate into an anhydrous base. Ideal for two-part systems where the granules are kept separate from water until use.

Particle Size: 420–1200 μm for a visually appealing granular texture that dissolves quickly without grit, creating a smooth, serum-like gel upon activation.

Key Performance Benefits

Maximum Vitamin C Potency: Delivers Ascorbic Acid in its most active state at the moment of use for effective antioxidant and brightening benefits.
Transformative Sensory Experience: Engaging powder-to-serum or powder-to-paste activation with a silky gel texture.
Enhanced Product Stability: Keeps Vitamin C out of water until activation, supporting longer shelf life and performance.
Natural & Gentle: Built with plant-derived sugars and cocoa extract—ideal for clean beauty concepts.
Visually Appealing: Light brown, granular appearance adds a natural, interesting look to powder formats.
Built-In Thickener: Xanthan Gum boosts viscosity on activation, simplifying serums, masks, and treatments.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Controlled Release, Multi-Sensory Experience, Natural Derived, Performance Enhancement, Preservation & Stability, Shelf-Life Extension, Texture & Sensory, Visual Appeal & Color Burst
INCI Name	Ascorbic Acid / Mannitol / Trehalose / Xanthan Gum / Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Particle Size	420-1200 μm
Functional Type	Active-Loaded Granules, Delivery Systems, Sensory Modifiers, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Cool-Down Phase, Post-Emulsion, Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Masks & Treatments, Serums & Essences
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Vegan
Physical Form	Bead/Pearl

Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin C Whitening Granule

It acts as a delivery system for fresh Vitamin C. It keeps the Vitamin C stable in your product and then transforms into a smooth serum or paste when mixed with water, releasing the active ingredient for maximum skin benefits.

Use 1–10%. For a gentle daily product, 1–3% is a great starting point. For a more intensive treatment, like a weekly face mask or targeted spot treatment, you can go up to 10%.

The best way is to add it to a dry powder formula (like a mask) or to package it separately from a liquid that the user will mix themselves. Always add it at room temperature and never heat it, as this will degrade the Vitamin C.

Pure Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is very unstable and loses its power quickly in water-based products. In a dry granule, it stays protected and potent for much longer, ensuring your product is effective from the first use to the last.

No. The color comes from natural Cocoa Seed Extract. When used at the recommended concentration and dissolved in your formula, it will not stain or discolor the skin.

When mixed with water, the granules dissolve and create a very smooth, silky gel or serum texture due to the Xanthan Gum that activates on contact with water.

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