Dr. Althea
Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Gentle Vitamin C Serum is a serum from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Niacinamide. The brand lists 20 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Serum
- Formula
- 20 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
Ingredient roles do not establish how well the finished product works. Open a card for its explanation and sources.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer | Film forming | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Disodium Edta | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Bifida Ferment Filtrate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: Gentle Vitamin C SerumChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:15.979723+00:00