The problem, though, is that it's very unstable, turns brown and becomes ineffective in no time (after a few month) and the cosmetics industry is trying to come up with smart derivatives that are stable and have the magic properties of pure Vitamin C. Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. If you have had bad experiences with Silicones in the past, or suspect they are problematic then look out for the tick on the Silicone-free label. Aqua/Water/Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-39, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmaria Palmata Extract. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns. Testing has shown that red algae extract has two main actions on the pigmentation process – to help the skin appear brighter and more luminous. Fiama Patchouli and Macademia gel bar makes your day bright and shiny with its fruity, floral fragrance. In Asia, where a lot of it can be pretty bloomin’ sunny and warm, going back hundreds of years: if you were very brown, it was a connotation of being a labourer; that you were out in the fields all day.

Also note, the EU Allergen Free label is not personalized for your own allergies you may have and it does not constitute as medical advice. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid or EAC for short is an "etherified derivative of ascorbic acid" that consists of vitamin C and an ethyl group bound to the third carbon position.

And it’s so frustrating to me because even though people around might not notice it, since I do, I can’t just use this one comfortably during the day, hence I am obligated to use it only at night time which is not bad but still disappointing in a way. As for the three magic abilities of Vitamin C, we again mostly have only the manufacturer's claims, but at least those are very promising. Not only does it deliver a concentrated surge of brightening and reparative ingredients but it also leaves the skin shine free. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has identified and established 26 cosmetic ingredients that are likely contact allergens (potential to cause skin allergies) as demonstrated in clinical or epidemiological studies.The Drops of Light Brightening Essence Lotion is a really gel-like formula with Aloe Vera juice but after water and hydrating glycerin there is a little alcohol which you can’t really feel or smell, but just beware it’s there if you’re sensitive.