Topical Pharmacological Agents That Have Anti-Aging Properties

Abstract

Aging of the skin is a common problem today, the effects of aging skin cause insecurity due to changes due to various factors. Aging is the process of progressively reducing the function and capacity of the skin. Effects of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sagging skin and dark blemishes. The method used in this study is a search of relevant literature collected from various studies that have been published in google scholar, Elsevier, and pubmed related to anti-aging. To reduce the effects of aging on the skin, cosmetic pharmaceutical products are developed known as anti-aging, so writing this review article is carried out with the aim of knowing the types of topical ingredients that act as anti-aging agents. Anti-aging can take the form of creams, serums and gels. Anti-aging is formulated with topical ingredients that are able to reduce the effects of aging on the skin, for example retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, and vitamin E. Topical ingredients that are commonly used as anti-aging agents and are effective in reducing the effects of aging are retinol and niacinamide.