Table 7.

Comparison of the characteristics of the samples LE, E, LC, and C. The sample with the most pronounced characteristic is marked with “+”.

		LE	E	LC	C
Physico-chemical characteristics)	Organoleptic properties	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable
	pH	Within the range suggested for topical preparations	Within the range suggested for topical preparations	Within the range suggested for topical preparations	Within the range suggested for topical preparations
Tape stripping	Total percentage of penetrated ascorbyl palmitate	>90%	<90%	>90%	<90%
				+
Sensory analysis	Consistency	+
	Gloss	+
	Spreadability	+
	Residual film	+
	Fast absorption		+	+	+
	Slow absorption	+
	The least sticky		+
	The least greasy feeling on the skin		+		+
Texture analysis	Hardness	+
	Consistency	+
	Cohesiveness		+		+
	Adhesiveness			+
	Spreadability				+
	Deformity after pressure	Stable structure	Stable structure	Stable structure	Stable structure