Polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) are particles within the size range from 1 to 1000 nm and can
be loaded with active compounds entrapped within or surface-adsorbed onto the polymeric …

Essential oils are of paramount importance in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and
food areas thanks to their crucial properties. However, stability and bioactivity determine the …

The genus Lavandula occurs naturally in the Mediterranean basin and its species are a rich
source of phytochemicals. Species of this genus have attracted great interest, especially …

The last decade has witnessed a burgeoning global movement towards essential and
vegetable oils in the food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and textile industries …

The stratum corneum, the most superficial layer of the skin, protects the body against
environmental hazards and presents a highly selective barrier for the passage of drugs and …

Lavandula dentata L. is a medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, frequently
used in traditional medicine to treat various pathologies such as diabetes, inflammation …

Essential oils represent novel alternatives to application of synthetic fungicides to control
against seedborne pathogens. This study investigated seven essential oils for in vitro growth …

Essential oils (EOs) are natural antioxidant alternatives that reduce skin damage. However,
EOs are highly volatile; therefore, their nanoencapsulation represents a feasible alternative …

The aim of the study was to examine combinations of base oils and herbal additives with a
view to obtaining macerates with improved health benefits. Base oils were cold-pressed …

This study presented a micromorphological and phytochemical survey on Lavandula
dentata L. cultivated at the Ghirardi Botanic Garden (Toscolano Maderno, BS, Italy). The …