Table 3.
Some examples of MDS currently marketed as cosmetic products
| Name of product | Active moiety | Indications | Manufactures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retin-A-Micro | Tretinoin | Acne vulgaris | Ortho-MCNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. USA. |
| Carac Cream | Fluorouracil | Actinic keratoses | Dermik Laboratories, Inc. USA |
| Line Eliminator Dual Retinol Facial Treatment | Retinol | Antiwrinkle | Avon Products, Inc. UK |
| Retinol Night Cream | Retinol | Antiwrinkle | Biomedical IMPORIUM, South Africa |
| Lactrex™ 12% Moisturizing Cream | Lactic acid | Moisturizer | SDR Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, India |
| EpiQuin Micro | Hydroquinone and retinol | Hyperpigmentation | SkinMedica, Inc. USA |
| Oil free Matte Block SPF20 | Zinc Gluconate | Sunscreen | Dermalogica, LLC, USA |
| Ultra Guard | Dimethicone | Protective for babies | Scott Paper Company, USA |
| Aramis Fragrances | Antiperspirant | Aramis, Inc. USA | |
| Micro Peel Plus/Acne Peel | Salicylic acid | Acne vulgaris | Biomedical IMPORIUM, South Africa |
| Retinol Cream | Retinol | Skin supplement | Biomedical IMPORIUM, South Africa |
| Glycolic Acid Moisturizer w/SPF 15 | Glycolic acid | Antiwrinkle and soothing agent | AMCOL Health and Beauty Solutions, Inc. USA |
| Salicylic Peel 20 and 30 | Salicylic acid | Excellent exfoliation | Biophora Medical Skin Care, Ontario, Canada |