Cosmeceuticals vitamins

Abstract The term cosmeceutical was created over 25 years ago to define products with active substances that cannot be considered cosmetics or drugs. Cosmeceuticals are increasingly popular, with sales representing one of the largest growing segments of the skin care market. These products are found...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinics in dermatology 2009-09, Vol.27 (5), p.469-474
Hauptverfasser: Manela-Azulay, Mônica, MD, PhD, Bagatin, Ediléia, MD, PhD
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract The term cosmeceutical was created over 25 years ago to define products with active substances that cannot be considered cosmetics or drugs. Cosmeceuticals are increasingly popular, with sales representing one of the largest growing segments of the skin care market. These products are found in many forms, including vitamins, peptides, growth factors, and botanical extracts. Cosmeceuticals that contain topically applied vitamins have an increasing role in skin care.
ISSN:0738-081X
1879-1131
DOI:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2009.05.010