Chronologically-aged skin displays multiple functional changes in both the dermis and the
epidermis. It appears that epidermal dysfunction, compromised permeability homeostasis …

Higher demands on skin care cosmetic products for strong performance drive intense
research to understand the mechanisms of skin aging and design strategies to improve …

Background The dietary supplement industry offers many oral cosmetics that purportedly
assist in skin moisturization often with unclear evidence supporting efficacy and safety. To …

Objective Hair loss is a major source of psychological distress for affected people. Safe and
natural ingredients are therefore needed to help reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth …

Glycosphingolipids are amphiphilic plasma membrane components formed by a glycan
linked to a specific lipid moiety. In this chapter we report on these compounds, on their role …

The restoration process of burned and rough skin takes a long time and remains a critical
challenge. It can be repaired through a combination of proper care, hydration, and topical …

Background Ceramides play a fundamental role in maintaining the skin health as a function
of improved barrier permeability. Reduced ceramide content results in skin dryness and …

Background Aging, menopause, and seasonal changes alter the lipid composition of the
outermost skin layer, the stratum corneum, resulting in dry and itchy skin. Aims This clinical …

Plant sphingolipids (SPLs) are available as oral or topical skin care products in order to
restore skin protective nature due to their chemical similarity with human skin ceramides …

Strawberry guava is the fruit of Psidium littorale, which grows in tropical regions. Few studies
have examined the hydrophobic compounds and biological activities of this fruit. Therefore …