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Ascorbic Acid아스코빅애씨드

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On a Korean label: 아스코빅애씨드 = Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C.

What it is

Pure vitamin C. In the Korean dictionary it is listed as an antioxidant and pH adjuster; the Korean brightening functional list names vitamin C derivatives instead.

On a Korean label

Written 아스코빅애씨드. Fronts of packs say 비타민C or 순수 비타민C (pure vitamin C).

Korean rules

The Korean ingredient dictionary lists no limit, label caution or functional-ingredient status for it.

Questions

What is 아스코빅애씨드?

Ascorbic acid — pure vitamin C.

What is 순수 비타민C?

“Pure vitamin C”, meaning ascorbic acid rather than a derivative.

Sources

  1. Korea Cosmetic Association — ingredient dictionary (대한화장품협회 성분사전)

Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — the official texts above are the final word.