Drug Delivery · 2022 · rct
Randomized controlled trial (26 weeks): MAP delivery system comparison ethosomal vs niosomal in melasma.
antioxidant
Stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative; enzymatically dephosphorylated to ascorbic acid in skin. Antioxidant with mild tyrosinase-inhibiting/depigmenting activity; gentler but weaker than L-ascorbic acid.
| Concern | Strength | Studies | What the research says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acne & breakouts | Relevant | — | Auto-proposed from evidence_summary keywords — REVIEW. |
| Dark spots & hyperpigmentation | Relevant | 1 | In-vitro/mechanistic study (n=59): Inhibitory effect of magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (VC-PMG) on melanogenesis in vitro and in vivo. |
| Uneven tone & radiance | Relevant | — | Auto-proposed from evidence_summary keywords — REVIEW. |
No known conflicts — Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
Strength reflects the ingredient’s effect on each concern; study counts match research whose findings relate to that concern.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a antioxidant backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 4 studies for it, 3 reporting a positive effect.
Drug Delivery · 2022 · rct
Randomized controlled trial (26 weeks): MAP delivery system comparison ethosomal vs niosomal in melasma.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2024 · rct
Randomized controlled trial (9 weeks): MAP in combination vs hydroquinone for melasma.
International Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · observational
Clinical study (12 weeks): MAP plus FPL combination for refractory melasma.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · in vitro · n=59
In-vitro/mechanistic study (n=59): Inhibitory effect of magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (VC-PMG) on melanogenesis in vitro and in vivo.
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