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 k...

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Published in:Skin therapy letter 2008-11, Vol.13 (8), p.5-9
Main Author: Rivers, J K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Antioxidants - administration & dosage
Antioxidants - therapeutic use
Cosmetics
Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Humans
Hydroxy Acids - administration & dosage
Hydroxy Acids - therapeutic use
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
Rejuvenation
Retinoids - administration & dosage
Retinoids - therapeutic use
Skin - drug effects
Skin Aging - drug effects
Sunscreening Agents - administration & dosage
Sunscreening Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1201-5989