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Abstract

Background: Cosmeceutical is a term used to describe cosmetics with antiaging and depigmentation effects these days. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring biopolymer possessing numerous functions within the body including wound repair, cell migration, and cell signaling. Vitamin C and peptides are widely used in dermo cosmetics for their anti-aging properties.
The aim of the current study was to determine the efficacy of different directions, possibilities and type of using hyaluronic and vitamin c as antiaging and anti-pigmentation dermatological products based on prescribed by pharmacist in Iraqi pharmacy and to identify those driving factors that influence women’s purchase of these products and to have an insight into their perception and knowledge about these products.
Patients/Methods: The study was based on an pharmacist questionnaire about how to prescribed hyaluronic acid and vitamin c as skin care locally product in pharmacy, study was conducted between January 15, 2024, and February 21, 2024. 80 responses were collected.
Results: The awareness and level of knowledge in this field of cosmetology among potential beauty salon clients are on the rise. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin c are used in injections, as well as in care cosmetics topical, and oral. Various areas of the face are injected, most often the lips. Face creams, gel, serum are among the most frequently purchased skincare products.
Discussion: It was observed in the study that such products do work to improve skin conditions but the claim as antiaging and de -pigmentation could be cured completely could not be determined.
Conclusions: The use of hyaluronic acid and vitamin c in cosmetology is multidirectional. It is mainly focused on skincare and specific anti-aging and depigmentation activities.