TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) A1 - Baumann, Leslie Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients AB - Activities:Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotectant, depigmenting, collagen synthesis promotion, wound healingImportant Chemical Components:Esterified forms of L-ascorbic acid, such as ascorbyl palmitate (ascorbic-6-palmitate) and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Its molecular formula is C6H8O6.Origin Classification:Most topical formulations contain synthetic laboratorymade ascorbic acid because of the inherent obstacles in properly formulating this ingredient. Ascorbic acid is naturally occurring and organic forms are available, but their efficacy is doubtful due to instability and difficulty penetrating into the skin.Personal Care Category:Antioxidant, antiagingRecommended for the following Baumann Skin Types:DRNW, DRPT, DRPW, ORNW, ORPT, and ORPW SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/07 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174542995 ER -