The Basics On Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
What is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate?
Form of vitamin C that is considered stable and an effective antioxidant for skin.
What are other names for Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate?
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE and MAGNESIUM L-ASCORBYL-2-PHOSPHATE
What is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate used for?
Because MAP is converted into Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) as it crosses the epidermis 1, topical application of MAP will deliver all the benefits to our skin of Vitamin C as discussed in another article. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate(MAP), together with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) has been shown to overcome many of the problems associated with Ascorbic acid in the delivery of these benefits to the skin. In addition, it has been found that MAP protects our skin against UVB irradiation-induced lipid peroxidation and inflammation in cutaneous tissue, regardless of the drug administration route. It was found that in an in vitro experiment, MAP was converted to Ascorbic acid as it crossed the epidermis, but that SAP did not pass through the epidermis. Furthermore, MAP was also converted to Ascorbic acid in serum. These results suggest that the protective effect of MAP on UVB-induced cutaneous damage is due to conversion of MAP to Ascorbic acid .1 MAP has also proven to be an effective skin antioxidant inhibiting the action of free radicals from skin exposure to UV radiation2. It was again demonstrated that MAP effectively passed through the skin and was converted to ascorbic acid to deliver skin benefits for which it is well known.
How Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is classified
Antioxidants, Vitamins
Recommendations for using Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease, REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Body Wash, REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Magnesium Salt Anti-Fatigue Exfoliating Body Scrub; SOBEL SKIN Rx 35% Vitamin C Face Serum, BeautyBio The Daily Vitamin C Day Serum with Antioxidant Complex
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Kobayashi S, Takehana M, Itoh S, Ogata E. Protective effect of magnesium-L-ascorbyl-2 phosphate against skin damage induced by UVB irradiation. Photochem Photobiol. 1996;64(1):224-228. [PubMed] 2. Wang K, Jiang H, Li W, Qiang M, Dong T, Li H. Role of Vitamin C in Skin Diseases. Front Physiol. 2018;9:819. [PubMed] 3. Pinnell S, Yang H, Omar M, et al. Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies. Dermatol Surg. 2001;27(2):137-142. [PubMed]
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
