#148) Is THD Ascorbate a worthy Vitamin C derivative?
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Is tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (aka. THD ascorbate) a more stable, more exciting form of vitamin C, or just another quirky chemical cousin? We unpack the science, separate facts from marketing fluff, and reveal what this ingredient really does for your skin.
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EP144: Is 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid a worthy vitamin C derivative?
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From the Blog: Which Vitamin C Derivative is Best for My Skin
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- 0:41Why People Are Curious About Vitamin C Derivatives
- 1:07How THD Compares to Ascorbic Acid in ORAC Assay
- 3:05Why THD May Be 30,000x Weaker Than Ascorbic Acid
- 5:10THD vs Acetyl Zingerone in Antioxidant Efficiency
- 6:17Stability Problems of THD Under Oxidative Stress
- 8:17Does THD Have Clinical Benefits Despite Weak Data?
- 9:15Anti-aging & Hyperpigmentation Study with THD
- 14:14Does Higher THD % Improve Pigmentation Results?
- 16:36Clinical Trial with 30% THD During Summer Exposure