TABLE 1.

Newer skin therapeutics and their protective effects on skin.

New skin therapeutics	Mechanism of action	References
Urea	Enhances skin hydration by drawing moisture to the skin's outer layer and augmenting its water‐retention capacity	12
Filaggrin	Involved in the formation of protective skin barrier	13
Natural oils (e.g. argan, coconut and jojoba)	Enhances skin hydration Anti‐inflammatory	14
Botanical extracts (e.g. chamomile, aloe vera and green tea)	Antioxidant Anti‐inflammatory	14
Ceramides	Forms a protective barrier against moisture loss	15, 16
Vitamin E	Fat‐soluble vitamins with potent antioxidant activities	17
Squalene	An excellent moisturiser Keeps skin hydrated and supple	18