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Review
. 2024 Feb 7;4(2):e340.
doi: 10.1002/ski2.340. eCollection 2024 Apr.

Overview of popular cosmeceuticals in dermatology

Chantalle Crous  1 , Judey Pretorius  2 , Anél Petzer  1
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Review

Overview of popular cosmeceuticals in dermatology

Chantalle Crous et al. Skin Health Dis. .

Abstract

The eternal pursuit to prevent ageing and maintain a youthful appearance has resulted in a rapidly expanding cosmeceutical industry. Cosmeceutical products, particularly of natural origin, are in high demand due to claims of efficacy for signs of ageing and other skin conditions. Consumers often include cosmeceutical products in their skin care regime as they are readily available, and a more affordable option compared to prescription products. However, many cosmeceutical ingredients lack clinical evidence regarding their efficacy and safety as these products are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This review provides a brief overview of several popular cosmeceutical ingredients with regards to their potential indications, targets and mechanisms of action.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Judey Pretorius is the founder and managing director of Biomedical Emporium.

Figures

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FIGURE 1
The effects of various intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the skin.
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