Formulation and Evaluation of a Gel-Like Ascorbic Acid Multiple Emulsions

Abstract:

Abstract: Ascorbic acid is important for human, but it will be oxidized fast when dissolved in water. However, in recent years, a major breakthrough has been achieved in the preparation of w/o/w multiple emulsions containing ascorbic acid (AA). And this study shows how to prepare and evaluate the stable gel-like multiple emulsions which can be easily used in personal care products. The concentration of ascorbic acid was analyzed by UV, and the viscosity of multiple emulsions thickened with xanthan was also appraised. The retention rate of ascorbic acid in multiple emulsions was 92.4% after 30 days preparation, and it was of significance for cosmetic use.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 465)
• Pages: 234-238
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.465.234
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Yun Long Yao, Yi Qing Huang, Jian Min Wang, Qiang Xia
• Keywords: Ascorbic Acid, Double Emulsions, Multiple Emulsions, UV, W/O/W, Xanthan

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