The skin changes in the course of life and acne, blackheads, spots, wrinkles, and cellulite, which have a negative effect on our confidence and self-satisfaction. Because of rising hormone levels in adolescence, acne is predominantly known as a skin disorder of the adolescent population, which affect the pilosebaceous unit. It is important to eliminate acne, as it affects the appearance and self-image of a teenager. The mildest form of acne can be eliminated by proper cleansing and skin care with appropriate cosmetic products as well as cosmeceuticals. Both contain cosmetically active ingredients, which have affect on the skin barrier and the appearance of the skin. Treatment of a more severe form of acne requires a medical treatment, with local or systemic therapy. An overview of acne-treatment products was made with a comparison between cosmeceuticals and cosmetic products, followed by an overview of dermatologists used for treating acne. A total of 72 cosmetic products was divided into 2 groups. The first group is represented by cosmeceuticals for acne and consists of 47 (65 %) products. The second group is represented by cosmetic products for acne-; these 25 (35 %) products can be found in most cosmetic stores. It was established that cosmetically active ingredients in both tested groups are alpha hydroxy acids (52 products or 72 %) and salicylic acid (28 products or 39 %), and that the concentrations of cosmetically active ingredients incorporated generally aren't stated. This was followed by toxicological profiles of most common cosmetically active ingredients in the studied samples. An emphasis was also placed on the advertising and labelling of individual products. Attributing healing effects to cosmetic products is against the law. Nevertheless, certain cosmeceuticals featured labels such as "biologically active treatment", "active treatment", and "suitable for acne-affected skin therapy". The thesis also helps to answer the question, whether or not cosmeceuticals significantly differentiate from cosmetic products, do they present an actual added value, and how safe they are. Most cosmeceuticals for acne are more similar by formulation to cosmetic products for acne, not dermatics that are used to treat acne. Most cosmeceuticals do not contain data about cosmetically active ingredients concentration, which would be valuable information for comparing several products for the same purpose and for possible comparisons in terms of effectiveness.In conclusion, the products reviewed are safe to use and labelled with appropriate warnings that inform the consumer on the safe use and potential side-effects of the product.
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