Cellular basis for how anti-aging cosmetics work identified
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 16:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A team of investigators have discovered a mechanism that may explain how alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) -- the key ingredient in cosmetic chemical peels and wrinkle-reducing creams -- work to enhance skin appearance. An understanding of the underlying process may lead to better cosmetic formulations as well as have medical applications.