Abstract

AGING OF SKIN : AN OVERVIEW OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

*Shivani Sharma, Dr. Anshul Chawla, Damandeep Kaur and Sanjana Piplani

ABSTRACT

Skin developing vintage is the end result of many intrinsic and extrinsic elements. The primary cause is the repeated exposure to UV light. As we grow old, skin becomes less elastic and more flexible and thus it results in aging. While the sun is not the sole aetiological component in the dynamic process of skin-aging, it is the most common exogenous cause among a variety of internal and external factors.Acute and chronic sun exposure have been related to negative outcomes of chronic sun exposure, particularly various forms of photo-induced skin cancer.Sun avoidance, the use of sunscreens to block or reduce skin exposure to UV radiation, the use of retinoids to inhibit collagenase synthesis and promote collagen production, and the use of antioxidants, particularly in combination, to reduce and neutralise free radicals are the only known strategies for preventing photo-aging.Excessive usage of chemical agents, on the other hand, may result in some negative effects, thus naturals should be used as much as feasible.Pharmacognosy discloses a number of phytochemicals and substances with anti-aging and skin-regenerating capabilities.Plant chemicals such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins, for example, are anti-oxidative. In this review, we will discuss the role of antioxidants in reducing and retarding the skin-aging effect and also the role of Daucus carota as a source of antioxidants that can help in rejuvenation and adding glow to the skin.The herbs are rich in vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants and other properties which give a healthy appearance to the skin.

Keywords: Anti-aging; Daucus carota; extrinsic aging; free radicals; intrinsic aging; photo-aging.