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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a use of a mono- or diester of cinnamic acid or its derivative and vitamin C for enhancing the production of nitric oxide in or on the skin, mucous membrane or scalp. SOLUTION: The mono- or diester of cinnamic acid or its derivative and vitamin C, particularly ascorbyl 2-O-cinnamate, is used for enhancing the production of nitric oxide in or on the skin, scalp or mucous membrane. In a method, nitric oxide is applied in or on the skin, mucous membrane or scalp. These compounds are used as an NO donor in a cosmetic treatment method. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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