Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume 59, Issue 3 , Pages 418-425 , September 2008

A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation

,Accepted 7 May 2008.

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 Supported by a grant from SkinCeuticals-L'Oreal, New York, NY.

 Disclosure: Dr Pinnell is a consultant for SkinCeuticals-L'Oreal. Dr Murray, Mr Burch, Mr Streilein, Ms Iannacchione, and Dr Hall have no conflicts of interest to declare. C E Ferulic is a patented formulation, US Patent No. 7,179,841 issued to SkinCeuticals.

PII: S0190-9622(08)00541-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.05.004

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume 59, Issue 3 , Pages 418-425 , September 2008

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