15 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that levels of the protein MAGP-1, important for skin elasticity, decrease with aging and photoexposure, potentially contributing to skin fragility, sagging, and enlarged pores.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This minireview discusses the mechanisms of facial aging, examines current literature, and proposes filler injection protocols, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that differences between self-ratings and assessor ratings of facial appearance vary by age and ethnicity, and these discrepancies, along with assessor ratings of skin features, are predictive of menopausal status across ethnic groups.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review found that both oral and topical soy-based products showed positive effects on various skin-related outcomes, including aging signs and skin barrier function, but topical applications were more likely to improve skin barrier status compared to oral supplementation.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review summarizes recent research into the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on skin processes, noting potential benefits for wound healing but also potential cosmetic concerns like facial fat loss and decreased collagen, highlighting the need for more clinical studies to clarify their dermatological impact.