Vitamin C formulation challenges

What packaging should I use for a Vitamin C serum?

Airless pumps made from oxygen-barrier plastics or opaque/amber glass are strongly recommended. Avoid any metal components in contact with the formula, as iron and copper ions catalyze oxidation. Nitrogen flushing during fill-and-finish is standard for premium Vitamin C products. Packaging engineers are available through AJ Cosmo Labs alongside cosmetic chemists, so you can align formula and packaging decisions early in development rather than retrofitting packaging later.

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