Anti-aging cosmeceutics for facial skin care in aging

Aging is a complex process that appears in the course of time. Cutaneous aging can be classified as intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging (photoaging). Microscopically physiologic, histologic and metabolic changes can be observed during skin aging. Macroscopically most noticeable changes in the appearence of the skin with aging are, fine and deep wrinkles, dryness and loss of normal elasticity. Prevention of skin aging and reducing the changes in the appearence of skin with aging are the important objectives for cosmetic science. The use of cosmeceuticals which are topically applied and contain ingredients that influence the skin's biological function has significantly risen in recent years. The cosmeceutical products used for facial skin care have to be aimed to achieve antiaging effects by using different bioactive ingredients and their efficiency and safety must be proven scientifically. Copyright © 2009 by Türkiye Klinikleri.