The role of cosmeceuticals in antiaging therapy
Rivers, J.K.
Skin Therapy Letter 13(8): 5-9
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1201-5989 PMID: 19145383 Document Number: 620993
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.