Cosmeceuticals

March 2024

Neera Nathan, Eubee B Koo, A.B. Kimball, Molly Wanner

antioxidants anti-ageing agents lightening agents rhytid reduction agents herbals phytochemicals anti-inflammatories aesthetic dermatology

TLDR Cosmeceuticals can improve skin health and appearance but need more research for safety and effectiveness.

The document "Cosmeceuticals" discusses various categories of cosmeceutical products, including antioxidants, anti-ageing agents (both lightening and rhytid reduction), herbals and phytochemicals, and anti-inflammatories. The authors, affiliated with prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Permanente Medical Group, review the efficacy and mechanisms of these products in aesthetic dermatology. The conclusions highlight the potential benefits of these cosmeceuticals in improving skin health and appearance, though they also emphasize the need for further research to substantiate these claims and ensure safety and effectiveness.

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research New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles

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research Cosmeceuticals: The Bioactive Elements in New-Age Beauty Products

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Cosmeceuticals are popular for their skin health benefits and anti-aging effects.