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Vitamin C - Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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INCI: Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 

This product is for external use only, it is not intended for use as a nutritional supplement.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a stable, water soluble derivative of Vitamin C, it does not readily degrade in formulas containing water.  It is also considered light-stable and oxygen-stable.
Studies of MAP in aqueous solutions have indicated that it retains over 95% of its potency at 40°C without any pH adjustment.
MAP is capable of suppressing skin pigmentation by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity thus making it effective in whitening dark skin, or areas of dark skin.  However, it has been sugested that concentrations of up to 10% may be required to be effective at inhibiting melanin production.

MAP appears to have the same potential to boost skin collagen synthesis as does Ascorbic Acid, but at lower concentrations. As such, it may be the preferred choice for those with sensitive skin or those wanting to avoid the exfoliating effects of highly acidic Ascorbic Acid.

Usage
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) may discolor in formulations with a pH below 6, so is best used in products with a final formulation pH between 6.0 - 7.0.
The solubility of MAP in water is up to 15.4% at 25°C 
MAP is stable at 80°C for up to 20 hours so it can be added to the water phase prior to heating.
You can also predisperse it in a small amount of distilled water and add at the end of the formulation process.
If you're having trouble dissolving MAP in water, warming the solution to about 40°C (104°F) will help.

Typical usage rate:  0.2 - 3, up to 10%
pH:  7.0 - 8.5
Solubility:  Soluble in water, mix well, allow time for lumps to dissolve

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Reviewed by Abigail J.
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Sensitive Skin Savior

I have incredibly sensitive skin and basically swell up if I even say the words "L-ascorbic acid." Every single time I tried to use vitamin C in the L-ascorbic form I ended up with HORRENDOUS consequences. I'm talking swelling for almost a week. I found out about MAP and thought I'd give it one more try. Long story short, I will shout my love for this product from the rooftops. Finally, a vitamin C I can use!! I've been using it for about a month now and obsessed with the results.

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Reviewed by Shirley S.
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Love this

Great for oil formulations

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Awesome

Very excellent product

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