Patent ID: 7182949
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A composition for topical application comprising at least one ascorbic acid precursor with the exception of ascorbic acid esters, at least one enzyme that converts said precursor to ascorbic acid, and a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable medium, wherein said at least one ascorbic acid precursor is selected from the group consisting of L-galactono-1,4-lactone, L-gulono-1,4-lactone, D-glucorono-1,4-lactone, D-glucoronic acid, D-mannose, D-galacturonic acid, D-glucose, D-galactose, L-galactose, and mixtures thereof, wherein said at least one enzyme is present in a quantity of 0.1% to 10% by weight with respect to the total composition weight, and wherein said at least one ascorbic acid precursor is present in a quantity of 0.1% to 10% by weight with respect to the total composition weight.