title: Moisturizing potentials of ascorbyl palmitate and calcium ascorbate in various topical formulations.
abstract: The aim of this study was to use two of Vitamin C derivatives, lipophilic ascorbyl palmitate and hydrophilic calcium ascorbate to determine their skin-hydrating effects for the first time. For this purpose, anhydrous cream, gel and w/o emulsion were prepared and applied to the volunteers' inner forearms. A commercial topical preparation containing a known moisturizer, Vitamin E, was also chosen and used for comparison. Moisture contents of the skin were measured by using corneometer.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul University, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul, Turkey. Eczgonullu@yahoo.com
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Gönüllü
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yener
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Uner
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Incegül