| abstract |
Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition for enhancing the stability of vitamin C for a long period of time. The composition includes a solid phase including vitamin C and an aqueous phase, which are separated from each other and are intended to be mixedimmediately before use. The composition is capable of inhibiting oxidation of vitamin C, which has anti- wrinkling and skin whitening effects but has problems when used intopical applications due to its structural in¬ stability as a result of being easily oxidized by oxygen dissolved in water, and the composition thus provides vitamin C in a state retaining its physiologicalactivity. The solid phase further includes one or more antioxidants selected from the group consisting of kojic acid, α-lipoic acid, proanthocyanidin, retinol, retinol derivatives, coenzyme QlO, cysteine antioxidants, selenium, pycnogenol, enzogenol and fingenol. |