Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition
Kinetin
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Levy, SB
January 1, 2005
Introduction 407 Chemistry 408 Biology 408 Mechanism of Action 410 Clinical Studies 410 Conclusion 411 References 411 INTRODUCTION The success of retinoids and hydroxy acids as active ingredients in skin care products designed to improve the appearance of aging skin, has stimulated the search for additional compounds. The use of both retinoids and hydroxy acids may be associated with skin irritation, further stimulating interest in alternatives. A recent addition to this armamentarium is kinetin (N6-furfuryladenine). Kinetin is a plant hormone known for growth-promoting and anti-aging effects in plants. It has been incorporated into several cosmeceuticals prompting a more detailed review.
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Levy, S. B. (2005). Kinetin. In Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition (pp. 407–412). https://doi.org/10.1201/NOE0824759438-28
Levy, S. B. “Kinetin.” In Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition, 407–12, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1201/NOE0824759438-28.
Levy SB. Kinetin. In: Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition. 2005. p. 407–12.
Levy, S. B. “Kinetin.” Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition, 2005, pp. 407–12. Scopus, doi:10.1201/NOE0824759438-28.
Levy SB. Kinetin. Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs Versus Cosmetics, Second Edition. 2005. p. 407–412.