How to Use ascorbic acid in a Sentence

ascorbic acid

noun
  • Return to the freezer for 4 to 6 months (or longer if using ascorbic acid and sugar).
    — Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2019
  • Tossing them in a little lemon juice or ascorbic acid (such as Fruit-Fresh) keeps the colors bright.
    — Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of the vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid.
    — Julian Sancton, Time, 12 May 2021
  • The pure form, L-ascorbic acid, is powerful but unstable.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The pure form, L-ascorbic acid, is powerful but unstable.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The double-digit dose of L-ascorbic acid visibly evens out skin tone and softens lines over time.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • It’s made with ascorbic acid, a pure form of the vitamin that boosts collagen production.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The most common form of vitamin C in supplements is called ascorbic acid.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which is contained in the juice is believed by many to help stave off colds and flu.
    — Simon Constable, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
  • The body loves vitamin C, which usually comes as ascorbic acid in your grooming products.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Here, a blend of low dose ascorbic acid and glutathione help to brighten hyperpigmentation.
    — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
  • This serum has a type of vitamin C known as 3 O ascorbic acid, which works wonders in brightening your skin.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
  • That’s a stable ingredient that converts to highly effective ascorbic acid once in the skin.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021
  • One of these alternatives is 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid, a key part of Versed’s formula.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 9 Apr. 2020
  • The human body needs vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, to produce collagen.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
  • For instance, ascorbic acid, better known as Vitamin C, is a chemical found in fruit.
    — Rob Copeland, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2017
  • The extra addition of ascorbic acid is what takes this moisturizer to the next level, however.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022
  • Look for high-quality formulations that provide a sufficient dosage of ascorbic acid.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The spotlight is on 15% ascorbic acid, the most effective and well researched form of vitamin C.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
  • It’s paired with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid to help balance intensity with a bit more stability.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
  • Common ones to look out for include ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
    — Kayla Blanton, Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The orangey reddish fruit that appear after the flower has died is one of the best sources of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in the world.
    — Christine Buckley, Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • During the summer, protecting your skin from the sun is crucial, and vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) is essential and can help.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 July 2024
  • Because of its high concentration of ascorbic acid, the serum helps fade acne scarring and uneven skin tone quickly and effectively.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit are rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • High in vitamin C and ascorbic acid this serum is fast acting on acne scars, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation and will have your skin ready for summer.
    — Essence Staff, Essence, 27 June 2019
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is not as potent as ascorbic acid, though, but Lam-Phaure says that's not necessarily a bad thing.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2021
  • While bottled lemon juice is a convenient staple in many recipes, fresh lemon juice is a better source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and antioxidants.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Look for a vitamin C at concentrations higher than 10%, and ideally in the active form l-ascorbic acid.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The company did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the impurity in the pill and the role ascorbic acid plays in it.
    — Julianne McShane, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2023

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