Comparative Evaluation of Different Co-Antioxidants on the Photochemical- and Functional-Stability of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate in Topical Creams Exposed to Simulated Sunlight

Comparative Evaluation of Different Co-Antioxidants on the Photochemical- and Functional-Stability of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate in Topical Creams Exposed to Simulated Sunlight

The catechin (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) exhibits high antioxidant activity and it has been reported to provide protection of the skin against damage induced by solar UV radiation. However, EGCG is highly unstable under sunlight. The present study aimed to compare the effecti...

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Main Authors: Santo Scalia, Nicola Marchetti, Anna Bianchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
epigallocatechin-3-gallate
photodegradation
photostabilizers
topical emulsions
in vitro antioxidant activity
co-antioxidants
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/1/574

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