A novel topical ingredient derived from seaweed significantly reduces symptoms of acne vulgaris: A general literature review

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 64, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 219-226

  Ruxton, Carrie H S ^a   Jenkins, Gill ^b  

^a Nutrition Communications   (United Kingdom)

^b Lead Research General Practitioner   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

PLACEBO; PLANT EXTRACT;

ACNE VULGARIS; CHEMISTRY; DOUBLE BLIND PROCEDURE; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; HUMAN; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (TOPIC); REVIEW; SEAWEED;

ACNE VULGARIS; DOUBLE-BLIND METHOD; EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; HUMANS; PLACEBOS; PLANT EXTRACTS; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AS TOPIC; SEAWEED;

EID: 84881231523     PISSN: 15257886     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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