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Antioxidant

Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

Often labeled as: Advanced Brightening Vitamin C

The targeted hyperpigmentation Vitamin C.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Another lipid-modified derivative of 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, featuring a hexyl chain. This specific structural change makes it highly effective at targeting and inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Clears stubborn melasma, provides intense hydration, and prevents free radical damage.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often considered the strongest brightening variant of the glyceryl-ascorbates.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It bleaches the skin.

The Science

It regulates the melanin-producing enzymes safely and naturally.