Comments on: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: The Best Vitamin C Derivative?

By: Gio

Gio — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:40:48 +0000

In reply to AP. AP, it depends on what the final % will be. But why would you want to?

By: AP

AP — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:15:30 +0000

Is it safe to use multiple products that contain tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate?

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:39:13 +0000

In reply to Elida. Elida, oil-soluble means it can penetrate the skin's lipid barrier. This form of Vitamin C has a liquidy texture and, in a properly formulated product, is not oily at all.

By: Eli Johnson

Eli Johnson — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:29:54 +0000

Big fan of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. Paula’s Choice has it in several of her formulas and it is much gentler on my skin than L-Ascorbic acid. And I say this as a DAILY full Rx strength Tretinoin user for more than 15 years. For some reason, when I tried to add the Timeless 20% to my routine, my skin put the smack down on me. QUICK! I switched back to Paula’s Choice and BAM, my skin loved it. Been using her option for over a decade. I like to try cheaper options but I generally come back to Paula’s Choice for this item. I usually buy it when I have a 30% off coupon and free shipping.

Thanks as always for this great site. I recommend it to anyone and everyone I meet looking for sound advice on skincare based on science.

CHEERS!

By: Elida

Elida — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:05:41 +0000

Hi Gio!
You said TETRAHEXYLDECYL is oil-soluble.
Would it be okay for oily-skins, like mine? I don’t like serums that are oil based so I supposed Tetra is oily?

That wouldn’t be okay for me.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:27:42 +0000

In reply to Elisa. Elisa, I like the complex, it's gentle and very moisturising. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't as harsh as L-Ascrbic acid, so you may be able to use them together. Try it a couple of times and see how your skin reacts. if it's too much, you can always use them on alternate days.