Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acid powder · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016Effect of fermentation time on the content of bioactive compounds with cosmetic and dermatological properties in Kombucha Yerba Mate extracts
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract · Scientific Reports, 2021Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Anti-acne vulgaris effects of chlorogenic acid by anti-inflammatory activity and lipogenesis inhibition
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2021Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acid powder · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of Serratulae quinquefoliae folium, a new source of β-arbutin, in selected skin hyperpigmentations
Arbutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Licochalcone A activates Nrf2 in vitro and contributes to licorice extract-induced lowered cutaneous oxidative stress in vivo
Licorice root extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2015Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
Acetyl glucosamine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021Daily Fluctuation of Facial Pore Area, Roughness and Redness among Young Japanese Women; Beneficial Effects of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Containing Antioxidative Skin Care Formula
Saccharomyces ferment filtrate · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Annals of Dermatology, 2019Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
Triethyl citrate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2007Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function
Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry
Ilex paraguariensis extract · Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model
Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Epidermal Growth Factor, Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C, Arbutin, Niacinamide and Other Ingredients as Hydroquinone 4% Alternatives to Improve Hyperpigmentation: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Split Face Study
Arbutin · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019The efficacy study of the combination of tripeptide-10-citrulline and acetyl hexapeptide-3. A prospective, randomized controlled study
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects
Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010'All-natural' anti-wrinkle emulsion serum with Acmella oleracea extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and in vivo skin performance/efficacy evaluation
Acmella oleracea extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration
Betaine · Molecules, 2024Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023New topical tranexamic acid derivative for the improvement of hyperpigmentation and inflammation in the sun-damaged skin
Cetyl tranexamate mesylate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Formulation of Ascorbic Acid and Betaine-based Therapeutic Deep Eutectic System for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Ascorbic Acid
Betaine · Pharmaceutics, 2024Fabrication of polyvinyl pyrrolidone-K90/Eudragit RL100-based dissolving microneedle patches loaded with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol for skin depigmentation
Arbutin · Biomaterials Science, 2023Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
Papain · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively
Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration
Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo
Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence
Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays
Propanediol · Molecules, 2021Enhanced Fluctuations in Facial Pore Size, Redness, and TEWL Caused by Mask Usage Are Normalized by the Application of a Moisturizer
Saccharomyces ferment filtrate · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Diglycerin · Journal of Oleo Science, 2016Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022Preliminary safety and in vivo efficacy of Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum-Effects on ocular irritation, dermal absorption, and facial skin biophysical and microrelief properties
Acmella oleracea extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Taurine and Polyphenol Complex Repaired Epidermal Keratinocyte Wounds by Regulating IL8 and TIMP2 Expression
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract · Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy
Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025Thermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Hippophae rhamnoides oil · Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Camellia oleifera seed oil · Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics
Camellia sinensis leaf water · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Camellia oleifera seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population
Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025The Effectiveness of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dexpanthenol, and Centella Asiatica Combination Serum in the Treatment of Post-Acne Hyperpigmentation in Subjects with Skin of Color
Saccharomyces ferment filtrate · Skinmed, 2021Efficacy of anti-sebum moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% epigallocatechin gallate in seborrhea: A randomized clinical trial
Camellia sinensis leaf water · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial
Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
