Anti-Aging

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Efudx, a topical fluorouracil cream that is used to treat the early signs of skin cancer, causes epidermal injury, which stimulates wound healing and dermal remodeling resulting in improved appearance, according to researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Arch Dermatol. 2009;145(6):659-666). In a non-randomized, open-label two-week treatment with fluorouracil cream, 5 percent, followed by clinical and ...

CHICAGO—Before trying yet another diet fad or otherwise reducing dietary fat consumption, consider that fat and other essential nutrients may be the fountain of youth. During a scientific session titled “Food Science, Nutrition, and Skin: Lessons for the Food Producer and Consumer on Aging, Beauty, and Healthy Skin,” three panelists presented strong evidence that fat is the great unifier in ...

Naturex took the plunge and launched into the cosmetics world. More widely known for its food, flavor and beverage offerings, Naturex introduced three new, France-based offerings from its NatBeauty range for the cosmetics world: Macaderm, based on an extract from the maca (Lepidium meyenii), was designed for anti-aging formulas; Hydravance, based on an extract from the bitter orange flower, helps ...

It’s no surprise anti-aging products are hot. Consumers are searching for effective, youth-giving cosmeceuticals and turn-back-the-clock products. According to Packaged Facts (June 2008), U.S. cosmeceutical sales are expected to reach $21 billion by 2012. Additionally, anti-aging is expected to grow at twice the rate of other cosmeceutical products. Companies are constantly developing new ways to approach anti-aging products with ingredients ...

For hundreds of years, people in Southeast Asia have been using the root of “White Kwao Krua” for its significant anti-aging properties. This root has been identified as Pueraria candollei var. mirifica Airy Shaw et Suvat which belongs to the family Papilionaceae (Leguminosae). Local people believe Pueraria mirifica is the cure for a wide range of ailments and conditions all ...