L-Ascorbic Acid Pure 100% Vitamin C Antioxidant Skin Lightener One of the strongest skin lighteners just happens to also be one of the best antioxidants which synthesizes collagen production and protects your meshes~! 15 grams Best used fresh - add to your creams, cleansers, and toners as you use them. Volumetric Conversion 1/4 tsp = approximately 1 gm Add up to (no more than) 3 gm or 3/4 tsp L-Ascorbic Acid per oz or gm of cream or lotion for 10% concentration. Ingredient - requires mixing to use~! Water Soluble Use Rate: 0.2- 10 % total formula 11-1-12 Just heard we could bump the percentage up to 10% on the Dr. Oz Show!~ (Prior Max Use Rate was 4%) Use caution and test on inconspicuous area to make sure it is not too strong for you =) Add right into your cream - use fresh! PURE L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Appears as a white, very fine granule powder. The same ingredient used in THOUSANDS of successful anti-aging products Worldwide! * Make your own anti-aging facial cream! * Make your own anti-aging mask! * Make your own toner or spritz! * Make your own overnight treatment! * Spruce up your current products! 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C USP grade No fillers or preservatives of any kind. Ascorbic acid is a potent anti-oxidant (protects skin from oxidative damages e.g. by sun rays), anti-aging effects (improves skin elasticity by enhanced collagen production, avoids hyper pigmentation incl. age spots), anti-inflammatory soothing effects. It is used in lotions, creams, sun care after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks) at use levels of 0.2- 10 % total formula. Ascorbic Acid - Vitamin C, also known as the topical vitamin C, is used to make many skin care products. Scientists have shown that Vitamin C will help increase the amount of collagen production in the skin. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory that helps in reversing some of the effects of sun damage to the skin. By increasing the amount of collagen in the skin, the fine lines will be reduced. This Vitamin C is an active ingredient and can play a vital role in a regular skin care regimen. Look at our other Ingredients! Visit My Store! Subscribe to our "Once in a Blue Moon" newsletters by adding my Store to your favorites list!