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Recommended Readings

  • Salicylic Acid

    Baumann L. (2001) “Cosmeceutical Critique: Salicylic Acid.” Skin & Allergy News, volume 32, issue 9: pp. 33

    Lee H, Kim I. (2003) “Salicylic Acid Peels for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Asian Patients.” Dermatol Surg, volume 29: pp. 1196-1199

    Del Rosso J. (2005) “The Many Roles of Salicylic Acid.” Skin & Aging, volume 13: pp. 38-42

  • Soy Isoflavones

    Baumann L. (2001) “Cosmeceutical Critique: Soy and Its Isoflavones.” Skin & Allergy News, volume 32, issue 8: pp. 17

    Kawai N. (2003) “Phytoestrogens: Applications of Soy Isoflavones in Skin Care.” Cosmetics and Toiletries, volume 118: pp. 73-80

  • Sunscreens

    Maier H, Schauberger G, Brunnhofer K, et al. (2001) “Change of Ultraviolet Absorptions of Sunscreens by Exposure to Solar Simulated Radiation.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology, volume 117: pp. 256-262

    Tarras-Wahlberg N, Stenhagen G, Larkö O, et al. (1999) “Changes in Ultraviolet Absorption of Sunscreens After Ultraviolet Irradiation.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology, volume 113: pp. 547-553

    Glaser DA, Waldorf HA. “Sunscreens.” Dover JS, Alam M, Draelos ZD Cosmeceuticals. New York, NY: Elsevier Inc; 2005: pp. 139-147

  • Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)

    Leonhardt J, Lawrence N. “Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peels.” Dover JS, Alam M, Rubin M. Chemical Peels. New York, NY: Elsevier Inc; 2006: pp. 73-86

  • Vitamins C and E

    Pinnell S, Huanshu Y, Omar M, et al. (2001) “Topical L-Asocorbic Acid: Percutaneous Absorption Studies.” Dermatologic Surgery, volume 27: pp. 137-142

    Lin J, Selim MA, Shea CR, et al. (2003) “UV Photoprotection by Combination Topical Antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E.” Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, volume 48: pp. 866-874

    Heber, G Markovic B, Hayes A. (2006) “Anhydrous Topical Ascorbic Acid On Human Skin.” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, volume 5: pp. 150-156

    Kobayashi S, Takehana M, Itoh S, et al. (1996) “Protective Effect of Magnesium- L-ascorbyl-2 Phosphate Against Skin Damage Induced by UVB Radiation.” Photochemical Photobiology, volume 64: pp. 224-228