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 21, 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
Spiced Dreams Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Sunkissed Poppy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash Spearmint
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Ultra Care Mouthwash
Lists essential oils
celimax
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hydrating Vitamin C Shower Oil
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemee Moisture Rich
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
tresemmé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
tresemme color revitalize
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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