Effects of topicals on the aging skin process.
This article summarizes the antiaging properties of retinoids, glycolic acid, ascorbic acid, and peptide topicals. The supporting evidence is taken from the literature and the primary author's research, consisting of previously published data and new results from ongoing projects.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
J Regan
JR
Thomas
Tatiana K
TK
Dixon
Tapan K
TK
Bhattacharyya
D000287:Administration, Topical; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006016:Glycolates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010455:Peptides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*
D006016:Glycolates; D010455:Peptides; D012176:Retinoids; C031149:glycolic acid; D001205:Ascorbic Acid