Advantages of hyaluronic acid and its combination with other bioactive ingredients in cosmeceuticals

AM Juncan, DG Moisă, A Santini, C Morgovan, LL Rus… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study proposes a review on hyaluronic acid (HA) known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate
and its derivates and their application in cosmetic formulations. HA is a glycosaminoglycan …

Wound healing and antimicrobial effect of active secondary metabolites in chitosan-based wound dressings: A review

A Moeini, P Pedram, P Makvandi, M Malinconico… - Carbohydrate …, 2020 - Elsevier
Wound healing can lead to complex clinical problems, hence finding an efficient approach to
enhance the healing process is necessary. An ideal wound dressing should treat wounds at …

The potential of selected agri-food loss and waste to contribute to a circular economy: Applications in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries

LLDR Osorio, E Flórez-López, CD Grande-Tovar - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The food sector includes several large industries such as canned food, pasta, flour, frozen
products, and beverages. Those industries transform agricultural raw materials into added …

Natural antioxidants from plant extracts in skincare cosmetics: Recent applications, challenges and perspectives

HT Hoang, JY Moon, YC Lee - Cosmetics, 2021 - mdpi.com
In recent years, interest in the health effects of natural antioxidants has increased due to
their safety and applicability in cosmetic formulation. Nevertheless, efficacy of natural …

[HTML][HTML] The emerging role of nanotechnology in skincare

L Salvioni, L Morelli, E Ochoa, M Labra… - Advances in colloid and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The role of cosmetic products is rapidly evolving in our society, with their use increasingly
seen as an essential contribution to personal wellness. This suggests the necessity of a …

Correlation study of antioxidant activity with phenolic and flavonoid compounds in 12 Indonesian indigenous herbs

YM Muflihah, G Gollavelli, YC Ling - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The antioxidant activity (AA), total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC)
of selected Indonesian Zingiberaceae herbs were determined. An optimization extraction …

[HTML][HTML] A sustainable life cycle for cosmetics: From design and development to post-use phase

AM Martins, JM Marto - Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023 - Elsevier
The cosmetics industry is increasingly concerned with the environmental, social and
economic impacts of the manufacture and use of its products. Sustainability in cosmetics is …

Application progress of bioactive compounds in microalgae on pharmaceutical and cosmetics

D Zhuang, N He, KS Khoo, EP Ng, KW Chew, TC Ling - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae is an autotrophic organism with fast growth, short reproduction cycle, and strong
environmental adaptability. In recent years, microalgae and the bioactive ingredients …

Collagen hydrolysates for skin protection: Oral administration and topical formulation

G Aguirre-Cruz, A León-López, V Cruz-Gómez… - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Antioxidants are molecules that delay or inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. Its use
significantly increased in recent years in the diet of people. Natural antioxidants are …

Antioxidants in sunscreens: which and what for?

A Jesus, S Mota, A Torres, MT Cruz, E Sousa… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation promotes the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and
nitrogen species (RNS), resulting in skin damage. Cosmetic industries have adopted a …