Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a derivative of vitamin C, can harness all the powers of vitamin C for your skincare routine.

You might wonder what makes tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate unique

The benefits of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate include protection from sun damage, reducing skin pigmentation, and increasing collagen and vitamin E production.

This fat-soluble derivative of L-ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C) penetrates the skin to repair free radical damage and oxidative stress associated with aging.

Promotes Collagen Production
Collagen makes up almost 75% of the structure of our skin and is the protein that is an important building block of our skin’s structure. Your body needs vitamin C to stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen mRNA.Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate’s fat-soluble formation allows it to penetrate the inner dermal layer, which gives nutritional support to the outer layers of the skin

THD has the advantage over ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C), which is water-soluble and cannot effectively penetrate the deeper dermal layers.

This penetrative ability allows THD to stimulate collagen synthesis from within the skin.

Brightens Skin
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate not only reduces dark marks and skin discolorations but also brightens and evens your facial skin tone.

THD inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for controlling the production of melanin or skin pigment.

Replenishes Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant in our skin, protects our cell membranes against oxidative stress, and maintains our collagen levels beneath our skin.

However, vitamin E is highly susceptible to UV damage and depletes rapidly after UV exposure.

Antioxidant Protection From Sun Damage
As human skin ages, it loses the ability to protect itself against UV and environmental damage. Free radical damage increases while the skin’s natural defenses decrease, accelerating skin aging.

The combined effect of free radicals and reduced protection causes fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration.

Unlike superficial topical protection such as sunscreen, THD is antioxidant-rich and penetrates the skin and stabilizes and deactivates the free radicals before damaging the delicate skin cells.

THD functions to counteract the free radical damage caused by UV light, visible light, and radiation that sunscreens cannot neutralize.