Adding Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) and Glycerin to Lavender Water: Stability Issues and Alternatives
Asked by: sirikosin
On: October 14, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Answered
Question
I want to add Glycerin 5% and Vitamin C 2% to lavender water. Can I add Vitamin C L-ascorbic acid directly to water? What are the stability issues, and what alternatives are available?
Answer
Hello,
Regarding your question about adding Glycerin 5% and Vitamin C 2% to lavender water:
- Glycerin 5%: Glycerin at 5% can generally be added to water-based formulations like lavender water. Glycerin is water-soluble and acts as a humectant.
- Vitamin C 2%: As the staff response correctly points out, Vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid is not stable when added directly to water. It degrades quickly.
If you want to add Vitamin C to a water-based product like lavender water, please consider using more stable derivatives such as:
These forms are designed to be stable in water. You can check the product details pages for more information on the stability and usage of each type of Vitamin C.
