C-MATE (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) is a vitamin C derivative developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Vitamin C is formulated into medical cosmetics for cutaneous absorption into medical cosmetics (containing 3.0% max.), cosmetics (2% max.), cream, cream emulsion, and skin lotion for preventing of fleck and freckle from sunburn.
C-MATE
Features of C-MATE
- Soluble in water and virtually insoluble in organic solvents.
- High stability in powder form and cosmetics due to esterification of the reducing group.
- High cutaneous absorption property.
- The substance absorbed through skin is quickly converted into Vitamin C in skin cell and will function to reduce melanin deposit.