Cosmetics, like any product containing water and organic/inorganic compounds, require
preservation against microbial contamination to guarantee consumer's safety and to …

Proteins found in nature have traditionally been the most frequently used biocatalysts to
produce numerous natural products ranging from commodity chemicals to pharmaceuticals …

Cosmetic-containing herbals are a cosmetic that has or is claimed to have medicinal
properties, with bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits. There are no legal …

The exposure to ultraviolet radiations (UVR) is the key source of skin sunburn; it may
produce harmful entities, reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to aging. The skin can be …

The extract of leaves of henna was applied on woollen yarn to investigate the dyeing
characteristics and antimicrobial efficacy against common human pathogens such as …

Background Entrepreneurs involved in the commercialization of natural products are
currently displaying significant interests in herbal drugs, medicines, and natural product …

Curcumin has been incorporated for the development of new products with applicability in
food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. However, the poor solubility in aqueous systems …

The global consumption of plant‐based cosmetics has shown spectacular growth in recent
years because of rising consumer awareness regarding the long‐term health benefits of …

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites in plants that show some desirable characteristics.
These compounds can be grouped in different classes on the basis of their basic structure. It …

The recognition that ultraviolet radiation has harmful effects on the skin has led to the
commercial development of inorganic and synthetic organic UV filters that can reduce the …