Skin care is presumably the area of care where in many societies people invest most capacities, especially to prevent aging. In the past, dermal products, primarily effecting epidermal moisture, have been at the centre of interest. Scientific evidence about limited penetration of compounds to relevant parts of the dermis resulted in improved concepts including systemic delivery of ingredients such as lipid or nutritional concepts focusing on anti-oxidants or support of dermal collagen.


However, scepticism is adequate about claims about significant improvements by products in complex dermal processes including genetic, epigenetic, environmental, nutritional and lifestyle factors such as cellulites or ageing. Integrative care including all involved factors may be more promising.