Plain-language summary
A synthesis review of how topical carnosine protects the dermal extracellular matrix against the two main drivers of skin aging: ultraviolet-induced oxidative stress and chronic glycation of collagen and elastin. The piece is practical — it weighs formulation, penetration, and pairing with established cosmeceutical actives.
Key takeaways
- ›Targets two upstream drivers of visible skin aging at once.
- ›Penetration depth dictates which formulation strategies actually work.
- ›Useful bridge between cosmetic-science practice and the basic literature.
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