Choi Christine M, Berson Diane S
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2006 Sep;25(3):163-8. doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2006.06.010.
The aging population and a desire to maintain a youthful appearance have propelled the recent surge in the U.S. cosmeceuticals market. The rapidly growing number of products claiming to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, decrease redness, smooth texture, and fade discoloration has lead to much confusion and misinformation among dermatologists and consumers alike. Cosmeceuticals can be a useful adjunct to prescription medications and office procedures. Therefore, it behooves us as dermatologists to understand the science behind these products to better educate ourselves and our patients. We present an update of the following categories of cosmeceuticals: antioxidants, growth factors, peptides, anti-inflammatories/botanicals, polysaccharides, and pigment-lightening agents.
人口老龄化以及保持年轻外表的愿望推动了美国药妆市场近期的激增。声称能减少细纹和皱纹、减轻泛红、使肌肤质地光滑以及淡化色斑的产品数量迅速增加，这在皮肤科医生和消费者中都引发了诸多困惑和错误信息。药妆品可以作为处方药和门诊治疗的有益辅助手段。因此，作为皮肤科医生，我们有必要了解这些产品背后的科学原理，以便更好地自我教育并教育我们的患者。我们提供以下几类药妆品的最新信息：抗氧化剂、生长因子、肽、抗炎/植物提取物、多糖和色素沉着减轻剂。
