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Cosmeceutical peptides
Author(s) -
Lupo Mary P,
Cole Anna L
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2007.00148.x
Subject(s) - cosmeceutical , cosmeceuticals , medicine , peptide , cosmetics , biochemistry , biology , pathology
ABSTRACT: Peptide cosmeceuticals are one of the new, popular options to treat aging skin. There are three main categories of cosmeceutical peptides: signal peptides, neurotransmitter‐affecting peptides and carrier peptides. Although their benefits currently may not be as rigorously tested as most FDA‐regulated drugs, the evidence to support their use is growing. This article attempts to review the various current popular cosmeceutical peptides, the published studies on their theoretical effects, and their practical use in dermatology.