Cosmeceutical Critique
Cosmeceutical Critique
Cysteamine and melasma
In the last decade, cysteamine has been established as a potent depigmenting agent. Its suitability and desirability as a top consideration for...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Almonds and almond oil
In the last decade, intriguing results have emerged regarding the effects of almond consumption or topical almond oil administration on skin...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Bergamot
Beyond its niche role in treatments for vitiligo and psoriasis, this botanical product appears to show potential as an anti-inflammatory agent as...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Camellia japonica
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Saururus chinensis
Modern research has produced evidence supporting the use of this plant in the dermatologic realm.
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Ulmus davidiana root extract
There are several areas in which the bioactivity of U. davidiana are under investigation, with numerous potential applications in...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Artemisia capillaris extract
Various parts of the shrub Artemisia capillaris, found abundantly in China, Japan, and Korea, have been used in traditional medicine in...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Meet Argireline, the neurotoxinlike cosmeceutical
Media, beauty bloggers, and product claims have likened this product to a "Botox [or other neurotoxin] alternative," or "Botox mimicker."
Cosmeceutical Critique
Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 2: Environmental effects
Various UV filters, including BP-3, octinoxate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl salicylate, are thought to pose considerable peril to the marine...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 1: Risks to humans
The best known uses of these compounds are as perfume fixatives and sunscreen agents.