Phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) are compounds made of phenylethyl alcohol, caffeic acid
and glycosyl moieties. The first published references about phenylethanoid glycosides …

Human skin works as a barrier against the adverse effects of environmental agents,
including ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Exposure to UVR is associated with a variety of harmful …

Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder; although some anti‐inflammatory medicines for
treating acne are available in a market, they have considerable side effects; therefore, new …

The incidence of neurodegenerative diseases is increasing exponentially worldwide.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by factors like oxidative …

One possibility of improving active ingredient penetration into deeper skin layers to enhance
the cosmetic product effectiveness, is the application of lipid nanoparticles. The aim of the …

A number of species have developed detoxification strategies that allow them to accumulate
high amounts of heavy metals in their tissues and grow despite a high heavy metal (HM) …

Background Objective evaluation of skin condition on the basis of noninvasive methods has
become obligatory and may be a good strategy for verifying the efficiency of new cosmetic …

The acquisition of carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from plants and
animals for use as functional ingredients raises concerns regarding productivity and cost; …

Background Iridoids are naturally occurring oxygenated monoterpenes with wide range of
pharmacological activities. Scrophulariaceae Juss. is a family of flowering plants with 74 …

Buddleja saligna Willd. is an evergreen tree native to South Africa. Historically, the tree has
been used for the treatment of various diseases and has been scientifically found to have …