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Mayo Clinic
Cosmeceuticals: A Reality Check on A New Category of Anti-Wrinkle Products
June 18th, 2007
Consumers are spending big bucks on a new category of anti-wrinkle creams and lotions — cosmeceuticals. These over-the-counter products include active ingredients that can affect the appearance of skin. However, buyers should beware before investing too much money or hope in cosmeceuticals, advises the June issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Considered cosmetics rather than medications, cosmeceuticals aren’t subject to rigorous testing for safety or effectiveness. While there are no guarantees, the active ingredients in cosmeceuticals can affect biological processes such as the production or breakdown of skin cells, which can affect the...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-06-18)
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