High Stability
Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside(AA2G™) has glucose bound to the hydroxyl group of the second carbon (C2) of the ascorbic acid. The C2 hydroxyl group is the primary site of natural vitamin C\'s beneficial activity; however, this is the site where vitamin C is degraded. The glucose protects vitamin C from high temperatures, pH, metal ions and other mechanisms of degradation.
Sustainable Vitamin C Activity
When products containing Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside(AA2G#153;)are used on the skin, the action of a-glucosidase gradually releases vitamin C, providing the benefits of vitamin C effectively over a prolonged period of time.
For Brighter Skin
Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside(AA2G™) slowly releases vitamin C, which has been shown to promote the synthesis of collagen by human skin fibroblasts, thereby increasing the suppleness of the skin.
Slow release Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside(AA2G™) slowly releases vitamin C, which has been shown to promote the synthesis of collagen by human skin fibroblasts, thereby increasing the suppleness of the skin. AA2G™ can provide these benefits over a prolonged time period.
For Sunlight Protection
Oxygen radicals, which are formed in the skin during its exposure to sunlight, are believed to cause skin damage and reddening of the skin. Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside(AA2G™) slowly releases vitamin C, which acts as a free radical scavenger, thereby reducing the amount of skin inflammation and roughness.