WHITENING AGENT : EVC

INCI name:3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Chemical name:3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

EVC is an effective whitening agent and anti-oxidant that is metabolized by the human body in the same manner as for regular vitamin C.

EFFECTIVENESS

1. Whitening Effect

Clinical tests conducted on human skin have proved that a 2% cosmetic formulation of EVC  is effective for bleaching and brightening skin. It brightens and tones sun-damaged and dull-looking skin with dark spots.

2. Anti-Oxidant Effect

EVC is an antioxidant with a powerful reduction capability that dissolves both in water and oil. It reduces fat peroxide generated with cosmetics, prevents deterioration and is metabolized inside the human body just like regular vitamin C.

3. Formation and Synthesis of Collagen

EVC reacts to the formation and synthesis of skin cells and collagen in proportion to their consumption. The level of activation is about the same as ascorbic acid and ester phosphate. EVC restores the activities of collagen including its formation and synthesis. Also,  it reduces the copper ion oftyrosinaseto diminish its activation and thus prevent the formation of dark spots.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Effect

 EVC works as a powerful anti-inflammatory when applied to the surface of skin. It suppresses the development of serotonin edema.

5. Delivery of Vitamin C to the dermis

EVC is not only stable but also soluble in water aswellas oil, enabling it to beabsorbedby the skin into the dermis.

SPECIFICATION

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant but cannot be dissolved in any other organic solvents. Because it is structurally unstable, Vitamin C has limited applications. EVC dissolves in a variety of solvents including water, oil, and alcohol and therefore can be mixed with any prescribed solvents. It can be applied to suspension, cream, lotion, serum. water-oil compound lotion,  lotion with solidmaterials, masks, puffs, and sheets. Also, it can be used as a material for brightening and anti-aging skincare products and the medical products that prevent and relieve the fatigue and inflammation of muscles and joints.