USE OF VITAMIN C OR DERIVATIVES OR ANALOGUES THEREOF FOR PROMOTING SKIN ELASTIN SYNTHESIS

摘要

The use of ascorbic acid, particularly L-ascorbic acid or vitamin C, or of the erythorbic acid isomer thereof, or salts or esters thereof, for promoting elastin synthesis in the dermis in order to enhance skin elasticity, is disclosed. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical and particularly dermatological compositions for enhancing skin elasticity may thus be prepared, e.g. in the form of a skin toning or firming agent. In addition, the elastin content of artificial skin may be increased.