Method for delivering ascorbic acid and acetone to the dermal layer of the skin
OwnerRodney Charles Ruheinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a more efficient method of delivering therapeutically effective amounts of ascorbic acid and acetone to the dermal layer of the skin via the topical application of 5,6-O-isopropylidene L-ascorbic acid. This invention further provides a stable, cosmetically acceptable vehicle in which the 5,6-O-isopropylidene L-ascorbic acid can be applied to the skin.
Claims7
A method of increasing the concentration of ascorbic acid and acetone in the skin which method comprises hydrolyzing a composition comprising 5,6-O-isopropylidene L-ascorbic acid, propylene glycol, glycerin, 2-phenoxyethanol, zinc sulfate and water by the action of nonspecific esterases located in the dermal layer of the skin upon topical application of said composition wherein the composition hydrolyzed is used in a therapeutically effective amount.
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