HY-GEN C / VCIP (Ascorbyl Tetra Iso Palmitate)

HY-GEN C by HY-Tech Products & Co – Personal Care Ingredients Specialist, South Korea.

An advanced, stable Vitamin C derivative that ensures excellent percutaneous absorption and rapidly converts into free Vitamin C, unleashing its maximum benefits by activating key physiological functions in the skin while resisting discoloration.

Product Name: HY-GEN C
INCI Name: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (VCIP)
Manufacturer: HY-Tech Products & Co, Seoul, South Korea

Key Features:

• Advanced stable Vitamin C derivative – resists oxidation and discoloration
• Excellent percutaneous (skin) absorption
• Rapidly converts to free Vitamin C in skin for maximum efficacy
• Activates key physiological functions including collagen synthesis
• Oil-soluble – ideal for anhydrous and oil-based formulations
• High purity: 99.2% Assay by HPLC
• Light yellow to colorless liquid – easy to incorporate
• Heavy metals: CONFORM (≤10ppm)

Functions:

• Stable Vitamin C Active
• Antioxidant
• Skin Brightening Agent
• Collagen Synthesis Stimulant
• Anti-Aging Active
• Skin Conditioning Agent

Applications:

• Skin Care: Vitamin C Serums, Brightening Ampoules, Anti-Aging Creams
• Anti-Aging: Collagen Boosting Formulations, Firming Serums, Eye Creams
• Sun Care: Antioxidant Sun Protection Formulations
• Oil-Based: Facial Oils, Anhydrous Serums, Balms

Technical Specifications:

• Specific Gravity: 0.930–0.943 → Result: 0.935
• Refractive Index: 1.459–1.465 → Result: 1.463

Certificate of Analysis (COA) – Results:

• Appearance: Light Yellow to Colorless Liquid – CONFORM
• Odour: Characteristic – CONFORM
• Identification: Retention Time – CONFORM
• Assay (HPLC): 98.0% MIN → Result: 99.2%
• Purity (HPLC): 98.0% MIN → Result: 98.3%
• Specific Gravity: 0.930–0.943 → Result: 0.935
• Refractive Index: 1.459–1.465 → Result: 1.463
• Heavy Metal: ≤10ppm → Result: CONFORM

Conclusion: PASS ✓

Storage & Handling:

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep container tightly closed when not in use
• Protect from heat and oxidation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is HY-GEN C?
A: HY-GEN C is an advanced stable Vitamin C derivative (VCIP – Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) by HY-Tech Products & Co, South Korea. It delivers maximum Vitamin C benefits with excellent skin absorption while resisting discoloration.

Q: What is the INCI name?
A: INCI Name: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Q: Why is HY-GEN C better than regular Vitamin C?
A: Unlike L-Ascorbic Acid, HY-GEN C is oil-soluble and highly stable — it resists oxidation and discoloration, penetrates skin more effectively, and converts to free Vitamin C inside the skin for maximum efficacy.

Q: Is it water-soluble or oil-soluble?
A: HY-GEN C (VCIP) is oil-soluble, making it ideal for anhydrous formulations, facial oils, and oil-phase incorporation in emulsions.

Q: What is the recommended usage rate?
A: Typically 1–3% in formulations depending on desired efficacy.

Q: What does it look like?
A: Light yellow to colorless liquid – COA confirmed CONFORM.

Q: What is the purity level?
A: 99.2% Assay and 98.3% Purity by HPLC – high quality grade.

Q: How should it be stored?
A: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect from heat and oxidation. Keep container tightly closed.

Q: Is this product vegan?
A: Yes, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is synthetically derived and suitable for vegan formulations.