3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid: Characterisation and investigation of single solvent systems for delivery to the skin
l-ascorbic acid (AA), commonly known as vitamin C, has been widely used in topical formulations for many years as an antioxidant and anti-aging ingredient. However, the physicochemical properties of AA are not optimal for skin uptake and the molecule is also unstable, readily undergoing oxidation on...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Pharmaceutics: X |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590156719300398 |