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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2017

Redefining face contour with a novel anti-aging cosmetic product: an open-label, prospective clinical study.

Aurora Garre, Gemma Martinez-Masana, Jaime Piquero-Casals, Corinne Granger

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Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
1.2field-weighted citation impact, top 20% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Aurora GarreInnovation and Development, ISDIN S.A., Barcelona, Spain.
Gemma Martinez-MasanaInnovation and Development, ISDIN S.A., Barcelona, Spain.
Jaime Piquero-CasalsDermik Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.
Corinne GrangerInnovation and Development, ISDIN S.A., Barcelona, Spain.
Isdin (Spain) · ES

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSkin aging is accelerated by multiple extrinsic factors: ultraviolet radiation, smoking and pollution increase oxidative activity, damaging cellular and extracellular components such as DNA, proteins, and lipids. With age, collagen and hyaluronic acid levels decline, resulting in loss of elasticity and moisture of the skin. Over time this damage leads to characteristic signs that make the skin look older: altered facial contour, sagging skin, wrinkles, and an uneven complexion. This study evaluated the anti-aging effects of a new facial cream formulated with carnosine,

methodsAn open-label intra-individual study to assess the anti-aging efficacy of the investigational product in 33 women aged 45 to 65 years. The product was applied twice daily for 56 days. Facial contour and skin deformation, elasticity, hydration, and complexion were measured with specialized equipment at baseline and days 28 and 56. Additionally, subjects completed questionnaires at days 28 and 56 on the perceived efficacy and cosmetic characteristics of the product.

resultsAfter 56 days of use of the investigational product, a redefining effect was observed, with a significant decrease in sagging jawline (7%). Skin was significantly more hydrated (12%), firmer (29%), and more elastic (20%) (

conclusionThis new cosmetic product demonstrated anti-aging effects after 56 days of use, most notably a redefined facial contour and improved complexion. It is a safe and effective anti-aging product.

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Alteromonascarnosinefacial contourredefiningskin aging

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PMID29180884
PMCPMC5691901
OpenAlexW2770871542

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