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Volume 20, Issue 6
  • ISSN: 1574-8855
  • E-ISSN: 2212-3903

Abstract

Cosmetics may have “pharmaceutical therapeutic benefits” but not always “biological therapeutic rewards.,” Products for skin care that combine cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are known as Cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are applied topically like cosmetics, but they also contain substances that affect the biological functions of the skin. Cosmetics make people seem better, but they do so by giving their skin the nutrition it needs to stay healthy. Cosmeceutical skincare has specific ingredients to correct particular skin concerns or conditions. For example, they have high percentages of salicylic acid and niacinamide to correct oily to acne-prone skin. A skincare expert has access to pharmaceutical-grade items that can be utilized to customize each client's at-home or face regimen. This study aims to provide an up-to-date analysis of cutting-edge natural bio-actives that not only improve skin health but also shield it from a range of dangerous agents, such as UV radiation and free radicals.

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Keyword(s): benefits; care; Cosmetic; health; natural; skin

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