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Review on Aloe Vera

Review on Aloe Vera

Research Summary The Aloe Vera plant has been known and utilized for centuries for its wellbeing, magnificence, therapeutic, and skin care properties. There are over 300 species of aloe, which primarily develop in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Aloe Vera is a natural product that is now commonly used in the field of cosmetology. Although there are various indications for its use, controlled trials are required to determine its genuine efficacy.This article briefly reviews the Aloe Vera plant, its properties, mechanism of action, and clinical applications. The Aloe plant is utilized as a dietary supplement in...

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Human Skin Aging and the Anti-Aging Properties of Retinol

Human Skin Aging and the Anti-Aging Properties of Retinol

Research Summary The skin is the most extensive and abundant tissue in the human body. Like many organs, human skin experiences gradual atrophy in both the epidermis and dermis as we age. This process can primarily be attributed to the diminishing population of epidermal stem cells and the reduction in collagen, which is the primary structural protein in the human body. The alterations occurring in the epidermis and dermis due to aging result in disruptions to the structure and functionality of the skin.These changes create a microenvironment conducive to age-related skin conditions, such as a compromised skin barrier, slowed wound...

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Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety

Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety

Research Summary Millions of people around the world, aged 35 and above, experience fluctuating lifestyles, increased exposure to blue light, and the effects of a faster-depleting ozone layer. This enhances the penetration of UVA and UVB rays into the skin, accelerating the aging process, leading to collagen degradation, fine lines, and decreased cell senescence. The primary goal of skin rejuvenation is to maintain healthy skin. In recent years, cosmeceuticals incorporating retinoids have been increasingly used to promote collagen synthesis and rejuvenate the skin.Both photo-induced and chronological aging processes are slowed with the application of retinoids, which help to improve skin...

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Retinoids — A unique ingredient for skin rejuvenation employing novel drug delivery systems

Retinoids — A unique ingredient for skin rejuvenation employing novel drug delivery systems

Research Summary Millions of people around the world, aged 35 and above, experience fluctuating lifestyles, increased exposure to blue light, and the effects of a faster-depleting ozone layer. This enhances the penetration of UVA and UVB rays into the skin, accelerating the aging process, leading to collagen degradation, fine lines, and decreased cell senescence. The primary goal of skin rejuvenation is to maintain healthy skin. In recent years, cosmeceuticals incorporating retinoids have been increasingly used to promote collagen synthesis and rejuvenate the skin.Both photo-induced and chronological aging processes are slowed with the application of retinoids, which help to improve skin...

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