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Profile of depigmenting cosmetics and dermatological products on the market
Rotava, Priscila Aparecida; Favero, Juliana da Silva; Garcia, Keth Ribeiro; Angeli, Valeria Weiss.
  • Rotava, Priscila Aparecida; Faculdade de Farmácia. Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS). Caxias do Sul. BR
  • Favero, Juliana da Silva; Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha (FSG). Caxias do Sul. BR
  • Garcia, Keth Ribeiro; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Porto Alegre. BR
  • Angeli, Valeria Weiss; Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS). Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS). Caxias do Sul. BR
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl ; 41: [11], 01/01/2020. graf, tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1128579
ABSTRACT
The skin is the largest and most exposed organ of the human body, therefore subject to diseases and alteration of its appearance. Among these alterations, the cutaneous hyperchromia may be cited. Currently, the market offers numerous products with depigmenting action to the treatment of such disorders. The aim of this work was to analyze depigmenting products commercialized in establishments in the city of Bento Gonçalves (RS, Brazil) and websites of cosmetic companies. It was found 45 products with depigmenting action and, from these, 59 different active agents were identified. The main active compounds found were kojic acid, arbutin, ascorbic acid, hydroquinone and glycolic acid. Another observed data was that in 78% of the studied products the active substances were being used in combination. The most used vehicles were also studied as a reference to the use of sunscreen in the treatment of cutaneous hyperchromia. The present work had identified in the market a variety of products with depigmentation action and, because of this, it aims to serve as a reference to the healthcare professionals, especially at the prescribing moment, looking for the best results, with regards to treatment efficiency and safety.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skin Pigmentation / Hyperpigmentation / Cosmetics / Dermatologic Agents Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl Journal subject: Pharmacology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha (FSG)/BR / Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS)/BR / Faculdade de Farmácia/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Skin Pigmentation / Hyperpigmentation / Cosmetics / Dermatologic Agents Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl Journal subject: Pharmacology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha (FSG)/BR / Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS)/BR / Faculdade de Farmácia/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)/BR