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Inside the World of Cosmeceuticals

Plenty of products promise youth in a jar. But little science backs up their bold claims

Want to look your best for the holidays? Think you're in need of a more youthful appearance, but you aren't willing or ready to go under the knife?

You might be tempted to treat yourself to a little something at the dermatologist's office. People hoping to reverse the signs of aging are increasingly looking to "cosmeceuticals," nonprescription creams, gels, and lotions that promise dramatic results. But the ugly truth is that most of the age-fighting products available for sale lack scientific data to support their claims.

Here's our guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly among popular cosmeceutical products.