Compound library / Topical / Skincare
Antioxidant serum studied for brightening, collagen-synthesis support, and photoprotection; L-ascorbic acid is the most-studied but least stable form.
| Category | Topical / Skincare |
|---|---|
| Typical route | Topical |
| Half-life | N/A — topical, minimal systemic absorption |
| Common dose range | Few drops, once daily (typically morning, under sunscreen), at 10-20% concentration |
| Typical cycle length | Ongoing |
BioHack Track models Vitamin C Serum (L-Ascorbic Acid) at a half-life of 4 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.
Topical serum; no reconstitution needed.
Store in a dark, airtight bottle; oxidizes (turns yellow/brown) with light and air exposure — discard once noticeably discolored.
Can cause irritation or tingling, especially on sensitive skin or when layered with retinoids/exfoliating acids.
Track Vitamin C Serum (L-Ascorbic Acid) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.
These open a search of each database for Vitamin C Serum (L-Ascorbic Acid) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.
General reference compiled for use inside the app, not medical advice and not a recommendation to take anything. Dose ranges are what is commonly discussed, not a prescription. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional.