Skin hyperpigmentation is caused by several factors that upregulate melanogenesis. Plants
and natural products with skin-whitening effects are gaining interest among consumers and …

Torreya grandis Fort. ex Lindl. is a plant belonging to the Taxaceae family and Torreya
grandis cv. Merrillii is the only grafted and thoroughbred species belonging to this species …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the similarities among fatty acid compositions of vegetable oils sold
in the Brazilian market and those present in a reference health product used to treat wounds …

Arecaceae palm tree fruits (APTFs) with pulp or kernel rich in oil are widely distributed in six
Brazilian biomes. APTFs represent a great potential for the sustainable exploitation of …

Phyllostachys nigra var. henosis, a domestic bamboo species, has been attracting much
attention; its bioactive compounds (especially in the leaf) show antioxidant, anti …

Abstract The Amazonian tree Pentaclethra macroloba (pracaxi) has pod-shaped fruits with
flattened seeds mostly composed of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, besides secondary …

Seeds of Citrus plants (Rutaceae), an major agro‐industrial waste, are a potential source of
valuable by‐products. The chemical composition, the antioxidant profile, and the …

This study extracted ellagitannins from rambutan peel using the Soxhlet technique. The
extract was further partitioned and fractionated to get extract rich in ellagitannin and …

Hyperpigmentation disorders are characterized by dark spots on the skin. Treatment for
hypermelanosis involves the application of tyrosinase inhibitors, chemical peels, or lasers …

Introduction Wounding affects the integrity of the skin and can ultimately result in skin
scarring. Current therapeutic goals of wound treatment focus on the reduction of scar …