The role of cosmeceuticals in antiaging therapy.
As baby boomers get older, they have shown an increasing interest in maintaining a youthful appearance. As a result, there has been a corresponding increase in topical antiaging formulations, which are commonly referred to as cosmeceuticals. These products come with a seemingly limitless number of key active ingredients and claims of reducing the signs of aging and/or maintaining a youthful appearance. This paper reviews the more common cosmeceutical ingredients.
Rivers
J K
JK
Department of Dermatology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003358:Cosmetics; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006880:Hydroxy Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000975:Antioxidants; D003358:Cosmetics; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D010936:Plant Extracts; D012176:Retinoids; D013473:Sunscreening Agents