title: Facial moisturizers and wrinkles.
abstract: Facial moisturizers are part of the cosmetic category known as skin care products, which also includes other facial products such as astringents, toners, soaps, and bath products. This article describes the composition and pharmaceutics of currently marketed moisturizers, the use of fragrances and preservatives in these products, how cosmetic facial moisturizers work on wrinkles, sunscreen-containing facial moisturizers, and the Food and Drug Administration's record regulating drug claims for anti-wrinkling products.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics