{"product_id":"biochem™️-10-ascorbic-acid","title":"BioChem™️ 10% Ascorbic Acid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBioChem™️ 10% Ascorbic Acid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pure, biologically active form of \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eIt’s a water-soluble antioxidant naturally found in fruits and vegetables (especially citrus, berries, and peppers).\u003cbr data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eIn skincare, it’s known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"417\"\u003ebrightening\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"443\"\u003ecollagen stimulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eprotection against oxidative damage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr 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