About this material
Vitamin C – Encapsulated L-Ascorbic Acid (Ascorbic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin) is an Encapsulated vitamin C supplied by MakeYourSkin as dispersion / powder for professional cosmetic formulation. Used worldwide across mainstream cosmetic formulation, it is valued for stabilised vitamin c delivery.
What is Vitamin C – Encapsulated L-Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin C – Encapsulated L-Ascorbic Acid is supplied under the INCI / technical name Ascorbic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin and carries CAS number 50-81-7.
It belongs to the Encapsulated vitamin C group and is derived from l-ascorbic acid in a lipid carrier. The material reaches you as dispersion / powder. It sits in the high-growth band of the 2025–2026 market, which means supply, pricing and claim substantiation are all moving quickly — confirm current availability before committing to a launch date.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Stabilised vitamin C delivery
- Supplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.
Uses & Applications
Vitamin C – Encapsulated L-Ascorbic Acid is used in high-performance serums, ampoules, encapsulated-active treatments and time-release moisturisers.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Anhydrous and low-water vitamin C products.
Dose according to the function required and validate the level on the finished formulation.
Handling note: Weigh accurately and dissolve or disperse fully before the batch is judged — undissolved powder reads as grit in the finished product.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | 0.1–2% |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | 4.0–7.0 |
| Addition phase | Water phase, cool-down |
| Solubility | Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. |
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Ascorbic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 50-81-7 |
| Ingredient Family | Encapsulated vitamin C |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Stabilised vitamin C delivery |
| Typical Applications | Anhydrous and low-water vitamin C products |
| Source / Feedstock | L-ascorbic acid in a lipid carrier |
| Origin / Tradition | Global |
| Typical Bulk Form | Dispersion / powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline or amorphous powder (botanical grades may be coloured) |
| Solubility | Water Soluble |
| Market Status | High-growth 2025–2026 |
| Catalogue Range | Core Range |
| Storage | Store at 15–25 °C protected from light, air and moisture. Use inert-gas blanketing where available and decant under low light. Once opened, use promptly. |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging, protected from light and air |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | MYS-N00220 |
Technical Notes
Allows a vitamin C claim at a formulation pH that free ascorbic acid would not survive.
Regulatory Note
Supplier diligence required: Confirm actual ascorbic acid content and stability data.
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Low-pH material. Can cause burns to skin and eyes in concentrated form. Add to water, never water to acid; neutralise carefully and confirm the final pH of the finished product. Products formulated at low pH increase sun sensitivity — a daily sunscreen instruction is expected on the finished pack.
Fine powder — avoid generating and inhaling dust. Use local exhaust ventilation or a suitable respirator when weighing, and wet the powder into the formulation phase rather than dry-blending in open air.
Can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. The finished product should carry a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen instruction.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Ascorbic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | 50-81-7 |
| FAMILY | Encapsulated vitamin C |
| ORIGIN | Global — L-ascorbic acid in a lipid carrier |
| SUPPLY FORM | Dispersion / powder |
| SOLUBILITY | Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. |
| TYPICAL USE LEVEL | 0.1–2% |
| pH RANGE | 4.0–7.0 |
| ADD AT | Water phase, cool-down |
| FUNCTIONS | Stabilised vitamin C delivery |
| USED IN | Anhydrous and low-water vitamin C products |
| STORAGE | Store at 15–25 °C protected from light, air and moisture. Use inert-gas blanketing where available and decant under low light. Once opened, use promptly. |
| PACK SIZES | 50 g to 5 Kg |
| LEAD TIME | 7–10 days |
| REGULATORY | Confirm actual ascorbic acid content and stability data |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.