title: Anti-aging cosmetics: facts and controversies.
abstract: The authors review ageing in its extrinsic and intrinsic mechanisms, as well as the therapies available for improving its effects, and present some of the facts and controversies related to anti-aging cosmetics.
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22280-020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br.
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramos-e-Silva
authors.forename: Livia Ribeiro
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Celem
authors.forename: Stella
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramos-e-Silva
authors.forename: Ana Paula
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Fucci-da-Costa
mesh_terms: D000975:Antioxidants; D003358:Cosmetics; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D010455:Peptides; D012176:Retinoids; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D003358:Cosmetics; D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D010455:Peptides; D012176:Retinoids; D013473:Sunscreening Agents