#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. Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514 Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser Enrichment Content: EP144: Is 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid a worthy vitamin C derivative? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wfbFIUIJg From the Blog: Which Vitamin C Derivative is Best for My Skin https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/which-vitamin-c-derivative-is-the-best-for-my-skin Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chemist.confessions/?hl=en INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfessions?lang=en Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack
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- 0:41 Why People Are Curious About Vitamin C Derivatives
- 1:07 How THD Compares to Ascorbic Acid in ORAC Assay
- 3:05 Why THD May Be 30,000x Weaker Than Ascorbic Acid
- 5:10 THD vs Acetyl Zingerone in Antioxidant Efficiency
- 6:17 Stability Problems of THD Under Oxidative Stress
- 8:17 Does THD Have Clinical Benefits Despite Weak Data?
- 9:15 Anti-aging & Hyperpigmentation Study with THD
- 14:14 Does Higher THD % Improve Pigmentation Results?
- 16:36 Clinical Trial with 30% THD During Summer Exposure
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