The desire to maintain a youthful appearance in an aging population has accelerated\nseveral advancements in the cosmeceuticals market. The term cosmeceutical defines products\ncontaining bioactive substances that cannot be considered cosmetics or drugs. A variety of\ningredients have been used in cosmeceuticals to improve the health and appearance of aged skin,\nand during the past decade, the utility of botanical natural products have gained much attention in the\nWest. Throughout this review, the skin aging, and photoaging are discussed, mechanisms which\nunderlie these processes are explored, and treatment options using natural plant extracts are\nexamined.
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