Name: Trader Joe's Vitamin C Serum
Brand: Trader Joe's
SKU: 541308

Trader Joe's Vitamin C Serum

Trader Joe's Company

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

5

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Polysorbate 20

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, rare sensitization

Levulinic Acid

Potential allergenicity in sensitive individuals, irritant in high concentrations

Xanthan Gum

Possible minor gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed in large amounts, potential for allergenic sensitization in rare cases

Disodium EDTA

Potential skin irritation and sensitization with topical use, environmental persistence, potential accumulation in organisms

Sorbic Acid

Skin irritation and sensitization in some individuals, possible allergic reactions

Water

Solvent, hydrates, facilitates chemical reactions

Allantoin

Skin soothing, promotes wound healing, moisturizes skin, non-irritating

Coconut Alkanes

Provides lightweight emollient effect, enhances spreadability in topical formulations

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Enhances dermal absorption of active ingredients, improves formulation stability

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Enhances emulsion stability, improves skin texture and moisture retention

Behenyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning, moisturizing, stabilizes formulations

Mandelic Acid

Exfoliation (keratolysis), improvement of acne lesions, reduction of post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma, antimicrobial activity against acne‑associated bacteria, improvement in skin texture and fine lines, lower irritation potential than glycolic acid at comparable use

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient, enhances skin feel and smoothness, natural origin

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Fragrance and flavoring agent, possible antimicrobial properties

Sodium citrate

Water softener, chelating agent, pH buffering, biodegradable, low toxicity

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

Fragrance, flavoring agent, potential antimicrobial properties

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant properties, supports collagen synthesis, preserves food quality

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant, supports collagen synthesis, skin conditioning

Glycerin

Moisture retention, skin hydration, solvent and texture enhancer

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH control and acidity regulation in food processing, aids in peeling and curing processes

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability

Gluconolactone

Gentle exfoliation, hydration support, antioxidant properties

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickening, film-forming, stabilizing agent in formulations

Lactobionic Acid

Antioxidant, humectant (moisturizing agent), potential prebiotic effects, supports skin hydration, gentle exfoliation

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Insufficient safety data for oral consumption, possible allergenic reactions, unknown effects with chronic ingestion

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil

Natural fragrance, potential solvent and degreasing properties, biodegradable

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrates and moisturizes skin, supports tissue repair, enhances skin elasticity

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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