Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 253 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, body lotion and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Vitamin C. An antioxidant that slows spoilage of other ingredients; also conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Ascorbic Acid: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74328, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum ascoribicum and vitamin c.
Products that contain Ascorbic Acid
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Serum · Lists essential oils
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Milk
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away
Lip · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Vanilla Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Issue
Coloración en Crema
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Sally Hansen
Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid
Tree Hut
Cotton Candy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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