Development and evaluation of an emulsion containing lycopene for combating acceleration of skin aging

Lycopene, a carotenoid and potent antioxidant is found in large quantities in tomatoes. Lycopene combats diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and different types of cancer, including prostate cancer. However, its topical use in emulsion form for the combat of skin aging is under-explored. The ai...

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Main Authors: Letícia Caramori Cefali, Tatiana Maria Souza-Moreira, Marcos Antônio Corrêa, Hérida Regina Nunes Salgado, Vera Lucia Borges Isaac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-82502015000300579&lng=en&tlng=en