A review of topical vitamin C derivatives and their efficacy
Christina D. Enescu, Lisa Bedford, Geoffrey Potts, F Fahs
Abstract
Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in over-the-counter cosmeceuticals due to its many biological functions in maintaining and improving skin health by treating UV damage, improving discoloration, and boosting collagen production. Several chemically modified derivatives of vitamin C have been developed in an attempt to increase the stability, percutaneous absorption, and overall activity of this ingredient in topical formulations. The goal of this review is to evaluate the differences between vitamin C derivatives that have been designed for cosmeceutical use and their efficacy.
Topics & Concepts
CosmeceuticalsCosmeceuticalIngredientActive ingredientMedicineVitaminBoosting (machine learning)DermatologyCosmeticsSkin careChemistryPharmacologyFood scienceComputer scienceInternal medicineMachine learningNursingPathologyVitamin C and Antioxidants ResearchSkin Protection and AgingBee Products Chemical Analysis