Background: Skin aging is an inevitable process that changes the appearance and structure of the skin. One of the main causes of extrinsic skin aging is ultraviolet light, which is the reason why it is called photoaging. We want to soften or improve the appearance of photoaging skin with cosmetic products and antioxidants. Therefore, we meet with vitamin C that is a non-enzymatic antioxidant with low molecular weight, found in various cosmetic products as a cosmetic active ingredient for rejuvenation. In addition to vitamin C, we also encounter its derivatives, which penetrate the skin more easily and are more stable. To evaluate the effects of vitamin C on the skin, multiple devices or methods are used in clinical research to assess the condition of the skin.
Aim: Review of clinical trials addressing the impact of application of vitamin C and its derivatives on photoaging facial skin.
Methods: We used two databases to review the research - Web of Science and PubMed. We determined the search profile, period, and inclusion and exclusion criteria that helped us arrive at the final number of surveys. In addition, we only searched for research in English.
Results: In the review, we examined 10 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We first analysed the given research according to the year of publication and the country in which the study was conducted. We then divided the research into three subgroups according to the way the results were evaluated. The research is divided into those that use dermatologists' assessment as the main method of evaluation, research that used silicone castings, and research that used different instrumental devices to determine the impact of tested cosmetic products.
Conclusion: After reviewing the literature, we concluded that there is a possible link between the functions of vitamin C and derivatives in theory and in practice itself. According to the results the researchers think that vitamin C influenced improving the appearance of the skin. But not all clinical studies confirm the actual changes. Despite the given results, we believe that the field of use of vitamin C for such purposes is a compelling topic that allows a lot of research.
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