What are the key ingredients in Vitamin C Serum?

Vitamin C Serum contains 13 ingredients. Key actives include: Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, and more.

Does Vitamin C Serum contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Vitamin C Serum contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citral. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Vitamin C Serum rated?

Safety ratings for Vitamin C Serum are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/the-organic-pharmacy-vitamin-c-serum.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Vitamin C Serum?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Vitamin C Serum are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/the-organic-pharmacy-vitamin-c-serum.

Brand The Organic Pharmacy

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Vitamin C Serum

Updated on: 04/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

10 of 13

Skin-Safe

low risk

3 of 13

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 13

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

13 ingredients

3 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

The Organic Pharmacy product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Hair Softener +1

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Algin

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder Scent Provider

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Safety: High risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Chondrus Crispus

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Dehydroacetic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector

Citral

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer Scent Provider

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2
02 Ascorbyl Glucoside	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector
03 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
04 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
05 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
06 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
07 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
08 Algin	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +1
09 Citrus Grandis Peel Oil	S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
10 Chondrus Crispus	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
11 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
12 Dehydroacetic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector
13 Citral	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer +1

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Citral

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Common Questions

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Is The Organic Pharmacy Vitamin C Serum comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Vitamin C Serum appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 13 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is The Organic Pharmacy a good skincare brand?

The Organic Pharmacy makes products such as Vitamin C Serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about The Organic Pharmacy.

Is The Organic Pharmacy Vitamin C Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Vitamin C Serum may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 4 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-grandis-peel-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Grandis Peel Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citral" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citral</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does The Organic Pharmacy Vitamin C Serum clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Vitamin C Serum is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 13 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes The Organic Pharmacy Vitamin C Serum?

This product is from The Organic Pharmacy. See more products from The Organic Pharmacy.

What are the ingredients in The Organic Pharmacy Vitamin C Serum?

Vitamin C Serum contains 13 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/hamamelis-virginiana-flower-water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ascorbyl-glucoside" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ascorbyl Glucoside</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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