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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 24, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Herve Cantin, Morangis, FR;
Eric Quemin, Villepinte, FR;
Didier Gagnebien, Chatillon, FR;
Isabelle Afriat, Paris, FR;
Assignee:
L'Oreal, Paris, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
514474 ;
Abstract
A composition for topical application is provided containing ascorbic acid and at least one polyol, the latter being present in an effective quantity to obtain a water activity value of the composition which is lower than or equal to 0.85, and at least one structuring agent chosen from polymers and oils, with a view to stabilizing the ascorbic acid. In such a composition ascorbic acid retains its effectiveness over the course of time. The composition obtained can be employed for treating and/or caring for the skin.