How to Use ascorbic acid in a Sentence

ascorbic acid

noun
  • Vitamin C comes in many forms, but L-ascorbic acid is one of the most studied for skin health.
    Noel Cody, Essence, 1 July 2021
  • Tossing them in a little lemon juice or ascorbic acid (such as Fruit-Fresh) keeps the colors bright.
    Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Return to the freezer for 4 to 6 months (or longer if using ascorbic acid and sugar).
    Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2019
  • The vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which is contained in the juice is believed by many to help stave off colds and flu.
    Simon Constable, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
  • The orangey reddish fruit that appear after the flower has died is one of the best sources of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in the world.
    Christine Buckley, Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • The spotlight is on 15% ascorbic acid, the most effective and well researched form of vitamin C.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The most common form of vitamin C in supplements is called ascorbic acid.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • One of these alternatives is 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid, a key part of Versed’s formula.
    Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of the vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid.
    Julian Sancton, Time, 12 May 2021
  • The body loves vitamin C, which usually comes as ascorbic acid in your grooming products.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • This form is fine and similar to ascorbic acid sulfate, Dr. Lipner says.
    Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 June 2019
  • The serum lives up to its name, a synergistic formula of retinol and L-ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C that is well tolerated by the skin.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 14 Apr. 2021
  • For instance, ascorbic acid, better known as Vitamin C, is a chemical found in fruit.
    Rob Copeland, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2017
  • That’s a stable ingredient that converts to highly effective ascorbic acid once in the skin.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021
  • The extra addition of ascorbic acid is what takes this moisturizer to the next level, however.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022
  • Look for a vitamin C at concentrations higher than 10%, and ideally in the active form l-ascorbic acid.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is not as potent as ascorbic acid, though, but Lam-Phaure says that's not necessarily a bad thing.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Drunk Elephant reformulated their iconic C-Firma day serum to ensure that the l-ascorbic acid could be in its most stable and potent form.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 22 Dec. 2022
  • All thanks should go to its powerful blend of L-ascorbic acid—the purest and most effective form of vitamin C—as well as ferulic acid and tangerine peel, which brighten and hydrate.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • High in vitamin C and ascorbic acid this serum is fast acting on acne scars, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation and will have your skin ready for summer.
    Essence Staff, Essence, 27 June 2019
  • Consisting of just four ingredients (which does include fragrance, by the way), 10 percent L-ascorbic acid leads the way to brighten and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Angela Trakoshis and sarah Han, Allure, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The brand uses three different forms of vitamin C—ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate—to energize and brighten the skin.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
  • He and his team also described the use of L-ascorbic acid and the combination of other antioxidants to help protect and repair skin from sun damage and oxidative stress.
    Janna Mandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Because of its high concentration of ascorbic acid, the serum helps fade acne scarring and uneven skin tone quickly and effectively.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 24 Apr. 2018
  • It's made with ethyl ascorbic acid, the most potent form of vitamin C capable of boosting collagen synthesis and brightening the skin.
    Lindsey Metrus, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
  • Eat foods packed with vitamin C. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is another solution for those wondering how to get rid of dark circles and how to get rid of bags under eyes.
    Allure, 23 Oct. 2017
  • High doses of ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, or alpha-lipoic acid: These acid forms of vitamin C can increase skin sensitivity.
    Renée Rouleau, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The vitamin C serum harnesses ascorbic acid, aloe leaf, and mulberry root extract to heal the skin, making this the best natural vitamin C serum at an affordable price.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Our experts recommend keeping an eye out for a specific type of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate, which is a stable form of ascorbic acid.
    Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Common ones to look out for include ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
    Rachel Nussbaum, Health.com, 16 Dec. 2021

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