RT Book, Section
A1 Baumann, Leslie
SR Print(0)
ID 1174542995
T1 Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
T2 Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071793988
LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174542995
RD 2024/10/06
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