APPS, a vitamin C derivative for Skin care
APPS is a unique
vitamin C derivative and an active ingredient that has been successfully used in skin care by many cosmetics companies. This amphiphilic molecule is a chemically modified version of vitamin C and thus it is
more effective.
As a vitamin C derivative, it acts as an
antioxidative agent and an
anti-melanogenesis agent (inhibition of melanin production) and more effectively than other vitamin C derivatives.
What is behind APPS vitamin C derivative?
APPS chemical name is
Trisodium Ascorbyl 6-Palmitate 2-Phosphate.
What is APPS uniqueness?
APPS is a unique
amphiphilic vitamin C derivative.
Its amphiphilic chemical form contributes to the penetration through the basal layer without any loss of solubility; in comparison to other vitamin C derivatives which are hydrophilic and therefore only suitable for aqueous formulations.
Thanks to this deep and powerful penetration into the skin, APPS is immediately
converted to ascorbic acid (natural form of vitamin C) not only
in the epidermis but also in the dermis.
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The efficient delivery of acid ascorbic to different skin layers enables
many beneficial effects for the skin.
Rejuvenate and lighten: the advantages of this vitamin C derivative
At
only 1% concentration in the formulation and even less, APPS offers beneficial effects to the skin: