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View article: Polyphenol-rich green propolis extract improves antioxidant and UV protection in sunscreen formulations
Polyphenol-rich green propolis extract improves antioxidant and UV protection in sunscreen formulations Open
The potential adverse effects, including systemic reactions, of some organic filters used in sunscreens have driven the search for alternatives. Brazilian green propolis, rich in polyphenols, shows promise in absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rad…
View article: Clay-Based Cosmetic Formulations: Mineralogical Properties and Short-Term Effects on Sebum Regulation and Skin Biomechanics
Clay-Based Cosmetic Formulations: Mineralogical Properties and Short-Term Effects on Sebum Regulation and Skin Biomechanics Open
The growing demand for dermocosmetics with ingredients of natural origin reflects the pivotal role of cutaneous health and appearance in consumer self-esteem. Under this context, clays have attracted attention for their potential applicati…
View article: SEAWATER'S CONTRIBUTION TO HAIR DAMAGE: THE INTERACTIONS WITH BLEACHING AND DYEING PROCESSES
SEAWATER'S CONTRIBUTION TO HAIR DAMAGE: THE INTERACTIONS WITH BLEACHING AND DYEING PROCESSES Open
Introduction. Hair is frequently subjected to physical and chemical treatments, such as bleaching and dyeing, which can cause significant structural damage. Environmental factors, like seawater, may further affect hair quality, but their c…
View article: Enhancing Photoprotection and Mitigating Ex Vivo Stratum Corneum Oxidative Stress: A Multifunctional Strategy Combining Rosmarinic Acid with UVB Filters
Enhancing Photoprotection and Mitigating Ex Vivo Stratum Corneum Oxidative Stress: A Multifunctional Strategy Combining Rosmarinic Acid with UVB Filters Open
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major contributor to skin injury, including sunburn, photoaging, and augmented risk of skin cancer, primarily through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that induce oxidative stress.…
View article: New discoveries of the action of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - Enhanced efficacy in formulations
New discoveries of the action of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - Enhanced efficacy in formulations Open
Skin oxidation can impair physiological functions and induce skin diseases, such as photoaging and cancer. L-ascorbic acid (L-AA), or vitamin C, is commonly used in cosmetics because it is a potent antioxidant, inhibits melanogenesis, and …
View article: Exploiting the Potential of Ankistrodesmus braunii Polysaccharides: In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and In Vivo Cutaneous Biocompatibility
Exploiting the Potential of Ankistrodesmus braunii Polysaccharides: In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and In Vivo Cutaneous Biocompatibility Open
Current demands for sustainable cosmetic sources containing naturally derived compounds have led to extensive research for promising microalgae strains for large-scale cultivation. Given the enormous variety of microalgae strains, as well …
View article: Exploiting the Potential of Ankistrodesmus braunii Polysaccharides: A Focus on Cutaneous Biocompatibility
Exploiting the Potential of Ankistrodesmus braunii Polysaccharides: A Focus on Cutaneous Biocompatibility Open
Current demands for sustainable cosmetic sources containing naturally derived compounds have led to extensive research for promising microalgae strains for large-scale cultivation. Given the enormous variety of microalgae strains, as well …
View article: Would Rutin be a Feasible Strategy for Environmental-Friendly Photoprotective Samples? A Review from Stability to Skin Permeability and Efficacy in Sunscreen Systems
Would Rutin be a Feasible Strategy for Environmental-Friendly Photoprotective Samples? A Review from Stability to Skin Permeability and Efficacy in Sunscreen Systems Open
Rutin, a flavonoid found in various plants, has gained attention for its potential applications in the cosmetic industry due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential photoprotective properties. Our review explored the use of ru…
View article: Would be Rutin a Feasible Strategy for Environmental-Friendly Photoprotective Samples? A Review from Stability to Skin Permeability and Efficacy in Sunscreen Systems
Would be Rutin a Feasible Strategy for Environmental-Friendly Photoprotective Samples? A Review from Stability to Skin Permeability and Efficacy in Sunscreen Systems Open
Rutin, a flavonoid compound found in various plants, has gained attention for its potential applications in the cosmetic industry due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential photoprotective properties. Our review explored the …
View article: Innovative Approaches to an Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Industry: A Review of Sustainable Ingredients
Innovative Approaches to an Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Industry: A Review of Sustainable Ingredients Open
Sustainable ingredients in cosmetics have been discussed for the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of this significant topic. Consumers are informed and vigilant about clean labels, driving the necessity for su…
View article: The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics
The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics Open
The use of clays in beauty care comes from ancient times, with therapeutic use since prehistory, and it is considerably relevant in the current cosmetic industry worldwide. In our review, we described types of clay and clay minerals used i…
View article: The Scenario of Clays’ and Clay Minerals’ Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics
The Scenario of Clays’ and Clay Minerals’ Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics Open
The use of clays in beauty care comes from ancient times, with therapeutic use since prehistory, and it is considerably relevant in the current cosmetic industry worldwide. In our review, we described types of clay and clay minerals used i…
View article: Technological Aspects and Potential Cutaneous Application of Wine Industry By-Products
Technological Aspects and Potential Cutaneous Application of Wine Industry By-Products Open
The biomass of vinification results in up to 20% by-products (seeds, skins, pulp, and/or stems) that can be used in the production of diverse functional food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic ingredients, mainly due to their hig…
View article: Alterations promoted by acid straightening and/or bleaching in hair microstructures
Alterations promoted by acid straightening and/or bleaching in hair microstructures Open
Human hair is a biopolymer constituted mainly of keratin intermediate filaments, lipids, pigments and water. Cosmetic treatments usually interact with the hair at the molecular level, inducing changes in its components and modifying the ph…
View article: In Vitro Photoprotection and Functional Photostability of Sunscreen Lipsticks Containing Inorganic Active Compounds
In Vitro Photoprotection and Functional Photostability of Sunscreen Lipsticks Containing Inorganic Active Compounds Open
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a safe inorganic ultraviolet (UV) filter with activity against UV damage. However, the recombination of the carrier’s charge and the tendency for TiO2 aggregation are the main disadvantages. Substrate supports, s…
View article: Photoprotective Efficacy of the Association of Rosmarinic Acid 0.1% with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone
Photoprotective Efficacy of the Association of Rosmarinic Acid 0.1% with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone Open
Innovative prototype sunscreens with reduced ultraviolet (UV) filters are required to achieve safer, more effective, and more environmentally friendly formulations. Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a phenolic antioxidant and potential candidate for…
View article: RP-HPLC simultaneous quantification of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl methoxycinnamate in the presence of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBEβCD)
RP-HPLC simultaneous quantification of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl methoxycinnamate in the presence of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBEβCD) Open
Development and validation of a simple and fast method of high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) for the simultaneously analysis of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl p-methoxycinnamate is presented. These s…
View article: Development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a solid shampoo bar
Development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a solid shampoo bar Open
Solid shampoo is an innovative and alternative cosmetic form of shampoo that, as it does not contain water in its composition, gains the attribute of being more sustainable. This work aims to develop, evaluate the stability, and characteri…
View article: Impact of ferulic acid and resveratrol on the effectiveness and safety of sunscreen
Impact of ferulic acid and resveratrol on the effectiveness and safety of sunscreen Open
The combination of avobenzone (AVO) and octyl ρ-methoxycinnamate (OMC) is widely used to ensure broad-spectrum photo-protection because they absorb UVA and UVB, respectively. However, they are thermally and photo unstable because they degr…
View article: Rosmarinic Acid Multifunctional Sunscreen: Comet Assay and In Vivo Establishment of Cutaneous Attributes
Rosmarinic Acid Multifunctional Sunscreen: Comet Assay and In Vivo Establishment of Cutaneous Attributes Open
The skin acts as a protective barrier, guarding the body against microorganisms, chemicals, and several environmental factors. Accordingly, this all-important organ must be kept healthy to maintain its optimal functionality. One approach t…
View article: Impact of Acid (”Progressive Brush”) and Alkaline Straightening on the Hair Fiber
Impact of Acid (”Progressive Brush”) and Alkaline Straightening on the Hair Fiber Open
Background: Glyoxylic acid has emerged as a safe alternative to formol (formaldehyde) use as a hair straightener/relaxer. However, the possible damage to the hair fiber after its application is low known and/or published in the literature.…
View article: Rosmarinic Acid Multifunctional Sunscreen: Comet Assay and in Vivo Establishment of Cutaneous Attributes
Rosmarinic Acid Multifunctional Sunscreen: Comet Assay and in Vivo Establishment of Cutaneous Attributes Open
The skin acts as a protective barrier, guarding the body against microorganisms, chemicals, and several environmental factors. Accordingly, this all-important organ must be kept healthy to maintain its optimal functionality. One approach t…
View article: Azadirachta indica (Neem) as a Potential Natural Active for Dermocosmetic and Topical Products: A Narrative Review
Azadirachta indica (Neem) as a Potential Natural Active for Dermocosmetic and Topical Products: A Narrative Review Open
Azadirachta indica (Neem) is a large tree that is native to India and is traditionally used due to its several properties, mainly to treat skin diseases, as well as its “herbicidal” activity. Its bark, leaves, seeds, fruits and flowers are…
View article: Dietary Supplements and the Skin: Focus on Photoprotection and Antioxidant Activity—A Review
Dietary Supplements and the Skin: Focus on Photoprotection and Antioxidant Activity—A Review Open
Skin health is not only significantly affected by ageing, but also by other lifestyle-related factors, such as sun exposure, exercise and eating habits, smoking or alcohol intake. It is known that the cutaneous tissue can exhibit visible s…
View article: Prospecting In Vitro Antioxidant and Photoprotective Properties of Rosmarinic Acid in a Sunscreen System Developed by QbD Containing Octyl p-Methoxycinnamate and Bemotrizinol
Prospecting In Vitro Antioxidant and Photoprotective Properties of Rosmarinic Acid in a Sunscreen System Developed by QbD Containing Octyl p-Methoxycinnamate and Bemotrizinol Open
Progressively growing diagnoses of skin cancer trigger public health concerns about excessive sun exposure, awareness of the deleterious effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin, and the proper use of sunscreens. Studies show that…
View article: Microalgae as a Sustainable, Natural-Oriented and Vegan Dermocosmetic Bioactive Ingredient: The Case of Neochloris oleoabundans
Microalgae as a Sustainable, Natural-Oriented and Vegan Dermocosmetic Bioactive Ingredient: The Case of Neochloris oleoabundans Open
“Vegan” and “sustainable” characteristics are strong claim trends behind the development of innovative skincare, fragrances, and makeup products. This created a need in the market for compliant ingredients. To date, there have been no reco…
View article: Influence of the Mixtures of Vegetable Oil and Vitamin E over the Microstructure and Rheology of Organogels
Influence of the Mixtures of Vegetable Oil and Vitamin E over the Microstructure and Rheology of Organogels Open
Candelilla wax (CW) and 12-hydroxystearic acid (12HSA) are classic solid-fiber-matrix organogelators. Despite the high number of studies using those ingredients in oily systems, there is scarce literature using a mixture of oil and antioxi…
View article: Characterization and identification of ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate for cosmetic formulations application
Characterization and identification of ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate for cosmetic formulations application Open
The ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate (AMP) presents the same functional properties of ascorbic acid (AA). Besides antioxidant and depigmentant activity, the AMP presents silanol in its chemical structure. The aim of this work was to charac…
View article: Hydrolyzed collagen interferes with in vitro photoprotective effectiveness of sunscreens
Hydrolyzed collagen interferes with in vitro photoprotective effectiveness of sunscreens Open
The chronological skin aging is a progressive and natural process with genetic and physiological changes. However, ultraviolet (UV) radiation may accelerate the oxidative stress, generating carcinogenesis and photoaging. Natural compounds …
View article: RP-HPLC simultaneous quantification of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl methoxycinnamate in the presence of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBEβCD)
RP-HPLC simultaneous quantification of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl methoxycinnamate in the presence of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBEβCD) Open
Development and validation of a simple and fast method of high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) for the simultaneously analysis of rutin, avobenzone, and octyl p-methoxycinnamate is presented. These s…