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Fonseca-Santos, Bruno, Marcos Antonio Corrêa, and Marlus Chorilli. "Sustainability, natural and organic cosmetics: consumer, products, efficacy, toxicological and regulatory considerations." Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 51, no. 1 (March 2015): 17–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1984-82502015000100002.
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The interest in sustainable products has increased along the years, since the choice of products, packaging and production processes have a great impact on the environment. These products are classified by regulatory agencies in different categories, aggregating advantages to the product and increasing the demand by consumers. However, there is no harmonization in guidelines of these certifying agencies and each cosmetic industry formulates their product and packaging in a more rational way, which causes less damage to the environment. Many cosmetic products have in their formulation natural products that perform a specific biological function, but these products should be evaluated on efficacy and toxicological aspects. The aim of this article is to approach sustainability, natural and organic cosmetics, considering the consumer and the efficacy, toxicological and regulatory aspects.
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Ishaq, Sidra, Hammad Badar, and Hira Javed. "Factors Influencing Female Purchase Behavior for Organic Cosmetic Products in Pakistan." Global Social Sciences Review VI, no. I (March 30, 2021): 396–407. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(vi-i).40.
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The use of organic cosmetics is gaining popularity in Pakistan due to associated health and environmental benefits. Consumers' preferences are rapidly shifting towards organic cosmetics because these products are based on natural ingredients. To analyze the gathered data of 300 female's convenience sampling technique was applied belonging to Faisalabad and Lahore. The data was collected about consumers' socioeconomic characteristics, consumption, purchase patterns with major factors of organic cosmetic consumer behavior and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression techniques. The findings of the study revealed that three factors, health consciousness, environmental consciousness, and product quality information, impact significantly consumer behavior for organic cosmetics. Another factor needs for uniqueness showed a week impact on consumer behavior. This study provided valuable insights and recommendations to the industry about consumer behavior. It is suggested that marketers improve operational marketing policies by communicating the eco-friendly benefits of organic cosmetics.
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Oliveira, Thais Jardim, Talita Cristina Mena Segato, Gabriel Pereira Machado, Denise Grotto, and Angela Faustino Jozala. "Evolution of Bacterial Cellulose in Cosmetic Applications: An Updated Systematic Review." Molecules 27, no. 23 (November 30, 2022): 8341. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27238341.
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In recent decades, there has been an increase in environmental problems caused by cosmetic products derived from toxic substances. Based on this issue, researchers and developers of new beauty cosmetics are looking for new natural alternatives that work well for the consumer and have biodegradable characteristics. This systematic review highlights the major publications of bacterial cellulose used strictly for cosmetics in the last 10 years. Bacterial cellulose is a natural product with great cosmetic properties and low cost that has shown excellent results. This study aimed at collecting rigorous information on bacterial cellulose in the cosmetic field in the last decade to produce a systematized review. A comprehensive search was conducted with selected descriptors involving the topic of “bacterial cellulose”, “cosmetics”, “clean beauty”, and “skin mask”. Seventy studies were found, which went through exclusion criteria that selected only those related to the topic that was searched. In the 12 remaining studies that met the criteria, bacterial cellulose showed conditions for use as a mask-forming product for facial care. The increase in the number of publications concerning bacterial cellulose in cosmetics in the last ten years is a strong indicator that this is a growing area for both research and the industry.
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Yoesmanam, Indarto Candra. "Pengaruh Pengetahuan Produk dan Persepsi Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Kosmetik Organik." BISMA (Bisnis dan Manajemen) 7, no. 2 (May 22, 2018): 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.26740/bisma.v7n2.p134-142.
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Knowledge of the people and businesses that increase would be so many impacts generated by used biohazard ingredients on cosmetics, resulting in the increasing the level of awareness of concern for the importance of the healty. It was addressed by marketers to perform marketing activities of the healty, so that the term green marketing. One of them by launching green products. Melilea is organic corporate the launching organic products in Indonesia. The innovation organic cosmetic,give impact on consumer behavior in increase the knowledge and perception of the products that can influence consumer purchase intentions.This research aims to analyze and discuss the influence of product knowledge and perception quality of product on organic cosmetics Melilea to purchase intentions. The type of this research is quantitative. The sampling technique that used was snawball sampling with sample size of 110 respondents. Statistics analysis used was multiple linear regression to know level of the influence.The results showed that the the influence of product knowledge and perception quality of product on purchase decision is 20.3% that value koefisian determination (adjusted R2), while the remaing 79.7% is influenced by other variables outside of research. In this study, dominant influence internet product knowledge with values is 0,291 while the perception quality of product variables with value is 0,122.
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Maulidya, Rulita, Lia Handayani, Faisal Syahputra, Azwar Thaib, and Ainal Mardhiah. "MANFAAT ULVA LACTUCA SEBAGAI MASKER WAJAH ALAMI." Beujroh : Jurnal Pemberdayaan dan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat 2, no. 2 (May 20, 2024): 238–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.61579/beujroh.v2i2.89.
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Cosmetic products in Indonesia are growing rapidly in this era of technological progress, so now cosmetics are synonymous with women, and men are also interested in skincare. However, due to the lack of knowledge about the function of the substances contained in a product whether it is good or not if used in cosmetic products. Apart from that, most people do not know how to utilize village potential. Making organic masks aims to avoid the dangers of instant masks and utilizing the potential of village natural resources is the right solution. Therefore, this community service activity can be used as education on organic masks based on utilizing the potential of Ulva lactuca seaweed. Organic masks are very safe from chemicals that can damage facial skin. Organic masks contain more nutrients that are good for facial skin and can be used by all facial skin types. The results of community service showed a low increase in the participants' understanding of knowledge.
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Goswami, Nidhi. "Sustainability: The Green Cosmetic Brands for Eco-Friendly Transformation." RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary 9, no. 3 (March 15, 2024): 236–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n03.025.
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Nowadays, the term "green" is often used interchangeably with "organic" or "healthy" in marketing. When a customer hears the term "green cosmetics," they will immediately associate the brand or product with environmental consciousness. In the context of the cosmetics industry, natural components derived from renewable raw materials are used to create "green" and "sustainable" cosmetics. Petrol is a non-renewable and highly volatile fuel that is used by many enterprises as petrochemical components. On the other side, the foundation of the green cosmetics movement is bio-based oleochemicals, which come from renewable plant and bacterial sources. The purpose was to study respondent’s behaviour towards green products by analysing the students attitudes to choosing to purchase organic cosmetics. The study covers the P.G Students of Adipur city of Kachchh region. This research is based on perception towards use of green cosmetic brands. It was discovered that eco-friendly cosmetics play a significant role in satisfying consumers' diverse demands while also being sustainable and kind to the environment.
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Martel-Estrada, Santos-Adriana, Andrea-Isabel Morales-Cardona, Claudia-Lucía Vargas-Requena, Juan-Antonio Rubio-Lara, Carlos-Alberto Martínez-Pérez, and Florinda Jimenez-Vega. "Delivery systems in nanocosmeceuticals." REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE 61, no. 1 (January 1, 2022): 901–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rams-2022-0282.
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Abstract Today, the growth of the cosmetic industry and dramatic technological advances have led to the creation of functional cosmetical products that enhance beauty and health. Such products can be defined as topical cosmetic drugs to improve health and beauty functions or benefits. Implementing nanotechnology and advanced engineering in these products has enabled innovative product formulations and solutions. The search included organic molecules used as cosmeceuticals and nanoparticles (NPs) used in that field. As a result, this document analyses the use of organic and inorganic particles, metals, metal-oxides, and carbon-based particles. Additionally, this document includes lipid and nanoparticles solid lipid systems. In conclusion, using NPs as vehicles of active substances is a potential tool for transporting active ingredients. Finally, this review includes the nanoparticles used in cosmeceuticals while presenting the progress made and highlighting the hidden challenges associated with nanocosmeceuticals.
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Wasilewski, Tomasz, Zofia Hordyjewicz-Baran, Magdalena Zarębska, Natalia Stanek, Ewa Zajszły-Turko, Magdalena Tomaka, Tomasz Bujak, and Zofia Nizioł-Łukaszewska. "Sustainable Green Processing of Grape Pomace Using Micellar Extraction for the Production of Value-Added Hygiene Cosmetics." Molecules 27, no. 8 (April 10, 2022): 2444. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27082444.
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This study sought to evaluate the possibility of using grape pomace, a waste material from wine production, for the preparation of cosmetic components. Following the existing clear research trend related to improving the safety of cleansing cosmetics, an attempt was made to determine the possibility of preparing model shower gels based on grape pomace extract. A new method for producing cosmetic components named loan chemical extraction (LCE) was developed and is described for the first time in this paper. In the LCE method, an extraction medium consisting only of the components from the final product was used. Thus, there were no additional substances in the cosmetics developed, and the formulation was significantly enriched with compounds isolated from grape pomace. Samples of the model shower gels produced were evaluated in terms of their basic parameters related to functionality (e.g., foaming properties, rheological characteristics, color) and their effect on the skin. The results obtained showed that the extracts based on waste grape pomace contained a number of valuable cosmetic compounds (e.g., organic acids, phenolic compounds, amino acids and sugars), and the model products basis on them provided colorful and safe natural cosmetics.
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Gonçalvesa, Sara, and Isabel Gaivãoa. "Almond shells as a gel exfoliant." Our Dermatology Online 14, no. 3 (July 1, 2023): 249–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20233.2.
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Background: Natural cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular among the general public. Natural beauty products promote a holistic approach to environmental and health preservation. As a result, consumers seeking that type of cosmetics search for products that may ensure a genuinely natural effect. Over the last two decades, the number of studies demonstrating the benefits of natural ingredients in cosmetics for dermatologic and hair care, as well as disease treatment, has increased. For centuries, almonds have been employed in cosmetics. They increase the radiance and fairness of the skin. Almonds are widely available in the Portuguese region of Trás-os-Montes, and suggestions for using them in cosmetics should be made. This study presents a method of using almond shells as a cosmetic product easily reproducible at home. Materials and Methods: All equipment employed was cleaned and disinfected beforehand. Almond shells were ground to a powder and incorporated into a gel exfoliant formulation. Results: With a gentle rub, apply the almond shell exfoliation gel to the entire body. A sponge, lukewarm water, or damp cotton may be used to remove the product. The product may last for up to one month if properly stored and manufactured. Conclusion: As the demand for knowledge, acquisition, and the use of natural and organic cosmetics grows, the topic becomes increasingly relevant, as is the desire to stay young and seek accurate information in order to formulate organic and natural cosmetics. Key words: Almond Shells; Exfoliant; Natural Cosmetics; Natural Ingredients; Trás-Os-Montes
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Lakshmi Prabha, S., and M. Sindhuja. "A Study on Buying Behaviour of Consumers Towards Organic Cosmetic Products in Madurai City." Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities 9, S1-May (May 14, 2022): 36–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v9is1-may.5941.
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In the past twenty years a huge change in consumer behavior. Consumers have started to buy the products on the basis of health benefits insider of their colour, size and taste. The reason behind this change consumers were aware about the organic products and its benefits. Green marketing is the marketing of products and services in eco- friendly manner. It can be practiced in all the product categories. Personal care sector is an integral part of the nation’s economy with its huge potential. The cosmetics industry is one of the biggest consumer sectors in the country. The buying behavior and incomes of the Indian consumer have considerably increased and it has created a niche for leading organizations in this segment in the last decade, resulting in phenomenal growth in this sector. The Objective of this research paper is to study consumer buying behavior towards organic cosmetic products. The present study was conducted among the 100 working women in Madurai.
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Rojanadilok, Rojanadilok, and Bunchapattanasakda . "Marketing Strategies of Imported Herbal Cosmetic Products in Thailand." Information Management and Business Review 3, no. 4 (October 15, 2011): 217–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v3i4.936.
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This research investigated the factors that influence marketing strategies of imported herbal cosmetic products in Thailand. The study is qualitative research using in - depth interview to collect primary data and use content analysis to analyze the obtained data. The facial herbal cosmetics products using in this study were moisturizer, whitening lotions, creams, powder, toner, make up cleansing, mask, cleansing oil, soap bar, anti-aging lotions and creams which imported from Australia and the USA. Findings from the study found that product A positioned itself as a premium biodynamic natural plus innovation technology product using the greenhouse concept. The shops were decorated using recycle woods. The products’ packaging give customers a sense of the source, herb images grow around the boxes and bottles, whilst the text grows with the image, creating a sense of energy. Product A conscious of the environment and strive to source and use the most environmentally aware materials where possible. The retail price strategy depends on local marketing promotions. It has the stand-alone shops plus day spa and counters in department stores. The advertisement media strategies focus on magazine, direct mail, social network advertisement; facebook. Product B sets the position as an innovative organic beauty solution using pure certified organic ingredients without paraben, petroleum, and silicones. Recycled materials were used to make packaging and printed using soy ink. It has shop online and 12 counters in department stores. The local price strategy is discount on vocation. The promotion strategies focused on premium product and cash discount. The advertisement strategies of product B focused on magazines, direct mail, social network advertisement; facebook and popular brand ambassadors. Product C set position as ancient herbal product. The product’s formulations have made with the unique natural ingredients, effective botanical extracts with the latest innovations from around the world since a 160 years old formula. The products avoid using of preservative and perfume. It has 8 counters in department stores and used the recyclable packaging so that product C concentrate the efforts and cost on the substance and quality of products which reflex selling price. The advertisement strategies focused on brochure and social network advertisement (facebook and twitter) while selling promotion strategies of the product are free premium sampling, customers refer friends, and 28 days satisfaction guarantee for refund.
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Yue, Chengyan, Frode Alfnes, and Helen H. Jensen. "Discounting Spotted Apples: Investigating Consumers' Willingness to Accept Cosmetic Damage in an Organic Product." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 41, no. 1 (April 2009): 29–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1074070800002534.
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The appearance of organic produce is often less than perfect because of limited methods of avoiding plant diseases. We combine hypothetical and real auction mechanisms to investigate how cosmetic damage affects Consumers' willingness to pay for apples. We find that 75% of the participants are willing to pay more for organic than for conventional apples given identical appearance. However, at the first sight of any imperfection in the appearance of the organic apples, this segment is significantly reduced. Furthermore, the cosmetic damage has a larger impact on the willingness to pay for organic apples than for conventional apples.
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Gzyra-Jagieła, Karolina, Monika Owczarek, Monika Szkopiecka, Sylwia Jagodzińska, Marzena Dymel, Patrycja Kudra-Miros, and Michał Kudra. "BIODEGRADABLE NONWOVEN ACTIVATED POLYESTER WITH CHITOSAN: POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY." Progress on Chemistry and Application of Chitin and its Derivatives XXV (September 30, 2020): 94–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.15259/pcacd.25.007.
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Textile products enriched with natural substances, e.g. hyaluronic acid, plant hydrolates, collagen and chitosan, may find wide application in cosmetics because of increasing consumer interest in natural products. Furthermore, in view of global environmental pollution, products that are produced through biochemical changes as a result of composting are sought. This makes it possible to enter such designed cosmetic products into the scheme of the currently desired circular economy. Compostable textiles are an ecological alternative to product backlogs and polluting the environment in the form of post-consumer waste. Therefore, this research work developed a technology for applying natural substances on a biodegradable polyester fibrous substrate. This study developed the optimal composition of a mixture consisting of natural substances with properties applicable to the cosmetic industry, for applications such as cosmetic masks to improve the appearance of the skin. The composition of active substances that have beneficial effects on the skin, e.g. moisturizing, regenerating, antibacterial and caring, was determined. The mixture was effectively applied on a spunbound nonwoven substrate of made from aliphatic-aromatic copolyester by impregnation. The employed polymer degraded in a compost environment and its modifiers additionally supported this process. The unique composition of the applied coating layer consisted of a mixture of sodium hyaluronate, collagen, bitter orange blossom hydrolate (Neroli) and chitosan lactate. The coated nonwoven fabric was subjected to physical, mechanical, microbiological as well as chemical purity and structural tests (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy) and degree of degradation in a compost environment was assessed on the basis of its weight loss.
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Ahsan, F. J., and U. Ferdinando. "The Purchase Intention towards Green Cosmetics among Female Consumers in Sri Lanka: Role of Health Value as a Mediator." Colombo Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research 7, no. 1-2 (September 20, 2023): 1–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cjmr.v7i1-2.68.
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Increased community awareness on various environmental problems and growing consumer trend of healthy lifestyles have changed consumer behavior and induced purchasing decisions on green products. In the global market, there is a growth in demand for organic and natural care cosmetics. Organic cosmetics are preferred by consumers than conventional cosmetics because organic cosmetics use botanically sourced ingredients that do not contain synthetic chemicals and are manufactured in such way to preserve the integrity of the ingredients thus not harmful in the long run. As a result of the growing number of organic consumers, marketers are targeting the organic market segment thus the cosmetic industry is an important segment that cannot be ignored. Most of the cosmetics companies are introducing new products with organic attributes to capture these environment and health conscious consumers. However, there is a dearth of research been conducted regarding this product category within Sri Lanka. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of purchase intentions of organic cosmetics using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Furthermore, this study extends on the application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour by examining the mediating effect of health value on the attitude-purchase intention relationship. A deductive approach was incorporated to construct the conceptual framework and to form the hypothesis. A survey was conducted with 300 respondents from the Western Province, Sri Lanka and data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control have a significant positive impact on purchase intention of organic cosmetics and that health value had an indirect effect or mediating effect on attitude and purchase intention of organic cosmetics. The findings of this study present important theoretical and practical implications for organic cosmetics consumer purchasing behavior.
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Baron, Ihil S., Melania Melania, and Hellya Agustina. "Understanding the effect of cosmetics brand perception, halal label, and product composition on habitual buying behaviour through perceived price." GATR Journal of Management and Marketing Review (GATR JMMR) VOL. 7 (3) JULY - SEPTEMBER 2022 7, no. 3 (September 12, 2022): 138–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2022.7.3(6).
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Objective - The development of technology also encourages the creation of new products, which makes people more selective in choosing the brand, and halal products consist of natural or organic ingredients by Islamic law. The further study aimed to determine the effect of brand perception, halal label, and product composition of cosmetics on habitual buying behaviour. Besides, this study also tests the mediating effect of perceived price. Methodology/Technique - This research was conducted on 169 respondents using open-ended questions. The survey sample is customers willing to take a field survey and come to the three largest cosmetic stores. The reason for choosing data collection on cosmetics stores in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, is the ease of access to this business. Second, Banjarmasin is a city with a number and quality of these cosmetic shops. It had specific difficulted regarding the customers who came to the store, and it seemed impossible to express the population size clearly. For data analysis, this study used SPSS ver.26 and determined the mediation effect using PROCESS macro version 4 model 4. Findings – The results of this study indicate that the most influential variables are product composition and halal labels. Meanwhile, brand perception contributes only 1% and is negative. This is because healthy and safe product composition will increase consumer confidence to buy repeatedly. In addition, the inclusion of halal labels is the essence of consumers and producers. This halal label intends to provide a sense of security for consumers and guarantee that the products produced are halal and ethical. Price can represent quality and status, while people tend not to pay attention to the brands. Novelty - The empirical results of this study stated several factors that cause brand perception to have little effect, such as cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: M31, M37, M39. Keywords: Brand Perception, Halal Label, Product Composition, Price, Habitual Buying Behaviour Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Baron, I.S; Melania; Agustina, H. (2022). Understanding the effect of cosmetics brand perception, halal label, and product composition on habitual buying behaviour through perceived price, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review, 7(3), 138 – 149. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2022.7.3(6)
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Fernandes, Alessandra Ribeiro, Michelli Ferrera Dario, Claudinéia Aparecida Sales de Oliveira Pinto, Telma Mary Kaneko, André Rolim Baby, and Maria Valéria Robles Velasco. "Stability evaluation of organic Lip Balm." Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 49, no. 2 (June 2013): 293–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1984-82502013000200011.
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Rising global demand for natural products whose production is harmless to the environment has stimulated the development of natural cosmetics and, within this category, organics (95% organic raw materials). The image of environmentally friendly production is one of the strongest attractions of organic products. Lip balm is a cosmetic product similar to lipstick whose purpose is to prevent lip dryness and protect against adverse environmental factors. The product's characteristics are: resistance to temperature variations, pleasant flavor, innocuousness, smoothness during application, adherence and easy intentional removal. This work involved the development of a lip balm formulated with certified organic raw materials and the execution of stability tests: fusion point determination, evaluation of organoleptic characteristics (color, odor and appearance) and functionality evaluation (spreadability test). The formulation selected after the Preliminary Stability Test was submitted to the Normal Stability Test under the following storage conditions (temperature): Room Temperature (22.0 ± 3.0 ºC), Oven (40.0 ± 2.0 ºC) and Refrigerator (5.0 ± 1.0 ºC), for 90 days. Under the Refrigerator and Room Temperature conditions, spreadability proved adequate, but the surface presented white spots, characterizing the fat bloom, a phenomenon involving the recrystallization of cocoa butter. Storage at 40.0 ± 2.0 ºC (Oven) caused loss of functionality according to the spreadability test, in addition to changes in color, although the aspect was uniform since the fat bloom was not observed (white spots on the surface). The odor remained stable under all conditions as did the melting point, which had a mean of 72.9 ± 1.7 ºC throughout the course of stability testing (90 days).
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Petkova - Parlapanska, Kamelia, Yordan Handzhiyski, Ekaterina Georgieva, Galina Nikolova, and Yаnka Karamalakova. "ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF COSMETIC CREAMS WITH EXTRACTS OF DRY FLOWERS AND FRUITS OF SAMBUCUS NIGRA L. - USE OF SAMBUCUS NIGRA L. AS A NON-TRADITIONAL CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE." Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy 59, no. 3 (May 7, 2024): 549–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.59957/jctm.v59.i3.2024.7.
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Natural ingredients rich in antioxidants and polyphenols in the forme of extracts, essential oils, organic acids have been used in the production of different cosmetic products. In the development of new cosmetic compositions, or the improvement of products already implemented in production, the evaluation of the user is of great importance, as it directly affects the demand for a given product. The present study aimed to produce phytocosmetic creams based on stearic acid with extracts of dry flower and fruit juice of Sambucus nigra L. (S. nigra) and to investigatein parallel their potential as substitutes for conventional preservatives. The obtained creams were determined for minimum inhibitory, and minimum bactericidal activity using three bacterial strains (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633). In addition, the antibacterial effect of creams against Escherichia coli (BW 28357) was determined. In our experiments we found that addition of dried flower extracts or elderberry fruit extracts from S. nigra in the emulsion does not disturb the compositional system. In conclusion, according to the results, the Sambucus nigra L. extracts from dry flowers and elderberry fruitsare appropriate for use in cosmetic emulsions that demonstated antioxidant stability and antibacterial properties.
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Gupta, Vaibhav, Sradhanjali Mohapatra, Harshita Mishra, Uzma Farooq, Keshav Kumar, Mohammad Ansari, Mohammed Aldawsari, Ahmed Alalaiwe, Mohd Mirza, and Zeenat Iqbal. "Nanotechnology in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals—A Review of Latest Advancements." Gels 8, no. 3 (March 10, 2022): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels8030173.
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Nanotechnology has the potential to generate advancements and innovations in formulations and delivery systems. This fast-developing technology has been widely exploited for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Today, cosmetic formulations incorporating nanotechnology are a relatively new yet very promising and highly researched area. The application of nanotechnology in cosmetics has been shown to overcome the drawbacks associated with traditional cosmetics and also to add more useful features to a formulation. Nanocosmetics and nanocosmeceuticals have been extensively explored for skin, hair, nails, lips, and teeth, and the inclusion of nanomaterials has been found to improve product efficacy and consumer satisfaction. This is leading to the replacement of many traditional cosmeceuticals with nanocosmeceuticals. However, nanotoxicological studies on nanocosmeceuticals have raised concerns in terms of health hazards due to their potential skin penetration, resulting in toxic effects. This review summarizes various nanotechnology-based approaches being utilized in the delivery of cosmetics as well as cosmeceutical products, along with relevant patents. It outlines their benefits, as well as potential health and environmental risks. Further, it highlights the regulatory status of cosmeceuticals and analyzes the different regulatory guidelines in India, Europe, and the USA and discusses the different guidelines and recommendations issued by various regulatory authorities. Finally, this article seeks to provide an overview of nanocosmetics and nanocosmeceuticals and their applications in cosmetic industries, which may help consumers and regulators to gain awareness about the benefits as well as the toxicity related to the continuous and long-term uses of these products, thus encouraging their judicious use.
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Amberg, Nora, and Csaba Fogarassy. "Green Consumer Behavior in the Cosmetics Market." Resources 8, no. 3 (July 30, 2019): 137. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/resources8030137.
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Consumers and producers are becoming more open to the usage of natural cosmetics. This can be seen in them using a variety of natural cosmetic resources and materials. This fact is further supported by the trend of environmental and health awareness. These phenomena can be found within both the producers’ and the consumers’ behavior. Our research supports that green or natural products’ role in the cosmetics industry is getting more and more pronounced. The role of science is to determine the variables suggesting the consumer to change to natural cosmetics. The primary aim of our research is to find out to what extent the characteristics of the consumption of organic foods and natural cosmetics differ. We would like to know what factors influence consumer groups when buying green products. The novelty of the analyses is mainly that consumers were ordered into clusters, based on consuming bio-foodstuffs and preferring natural cosmetics. The cluster analysis has multiple variables, namely: Consumer behavior in light of bio-product, new natural cosmetics brand, or health- and environmental awareness preferences. The data was collected using online questionnaire, exclusively in Hungary during April–May of 2018. 197 participants answered our questions. The results of descriptive statistics and the cluster analysis show that there are consumers who prefer natural cosmetics, whereas some of them buy traditional ones. A third group use both natural and ordinary cosmetics. The results suggest that on the market of cosmetic products, health and environmental awareness will be a significant trend for both producer and consumer behavior, even in the future. However, it will not necessarily follow the trends of the foodstuffs industry, as the health effect spectrum of cosmetics is far shorter. In the future, the palette of natural cosmetics will become much wider. The main reason for this will be the appearance of green cosmetics materials and environmentally friendly production methods (mostly for packaging). The consumers will also have the possibility to choose the ones that suit them the most.
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Pavlačková, Jana, Pavlína Egner, Roman Slavík, Pavel Mokrejš, and Robert Gál. "Hydration and Barrier Potential of Cosmetic Matrices with Bee Products." Molecules 25, no. 11 (May 28, 2020): 2510. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25112510.
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Honey, honey extracts, and bee products belong to traditionally used bioactive molecules in many areas. The aim of the study was primarily to evaluate the effect of cosmetic matrices containing honey and bee products on the skin. The study is complemented by a questionnaire survey on the knowledge and awareness of the effects and potential uses of bee products. The effect of bee molecules at various concentrations was observed by applying 12 formulations to the skin of the volar side of the forearm by non-invasive bioengineering methods on a set of 24 volunteers for 48 h. Very good moisturizing properties have been found in matrices with the glycerin extract of honey. Matrices containing forest honey had better moisturizing effects than those containing flower honey. Barrier properties were enhanced by gradual absorption, especially in formulations with both glycerin and aqueous honey extract. The observed organoleptic properties of the matrices assessed by sensory analysis through 12 evaluators did not show statistically significant differences except for color and spreadability. There are differences in the ability to hydrate the skin, reduce the loss of epidermal water, and affect the pH of the skin surface, including the organoleptic properties between honey and bee product matrices according to their type and concentration.
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Photcharoen, Chomsaeank, Rebecca Chung, and Raksmey Sann. "Modelling Theory of Planned Behavior on Health Concern and Health Knowledge towards Purchase Intention on Organic Products." International Business Research 13, no. 8 (July 22, 2020): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v13n8p100.
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Organic products have been gaining popularity among consumers worldwide due to the environmental and health benefits they are associated with. As a result of this trend, organic industries have been flourishing and have been able to expand into a variety of consumer product/service categories. Looking to explore purchasing behavior related organic coconut cosmetic products, this study attempted to apply the theory of planned behavior (TPB), which is a method of predicting consumer behavior that has been used extensively in a variety of research areas in recent years. Based upon the literature review, an extended TPB model that incorporates health concerns and health knowledge, in addition to attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavior control was examined in this study. For the data collection, an online survey was issued to residents of Bangkok, Thailand; with a total of 613 respondents retuning the questionnaires. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the data using SPSS AMOS 24. The results showed that attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control and health concerns positively affect purchase intention; however, health knowledge did not influence purchase intentions related to the organic coconut cosmetic products. Similar to the findings in most extant literature, attitude was found to exert the most influence on the purchase behavior in this study.
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Meadows, Aurora Dawn, Sydney A. Swanson, Thomas M. Galligan, Olga V. Naidenko, Nathaniel O’Connell, Sean Perrone-Gray, and Nneka S. Leiba. "Packaged Foods Labeled as Organic Have a More Healthful Profile Than Their Conventional Counterparts, According to Analysis of Products Sold in the U.S. in 2019–2020." Nutrients 13, no. 9 (August 29, 2021): 3020. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13093020.
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The organic food market’s recent rapid global growth reflects the public’s interest in buying certified organic foods, including packaged products. Our analysis shows that packaged foods containing fewer ingredients associated with negative public health outcomes are more likely to be labeled organic. Previous studies comparing organic and conventional foods focused primarily on nutrient composition. We expanded this research by additionally examining ingredient characteristics, including processing and functional use. Our dataset included nutrition and ingredient data for 8240 organic and 72,205 conventional food products sold in the U.S. from 2019 to 2020. Compared to conventional foods, organic foods in this dataset had lower total sugar, added sugar, saturated fat and sodium content. Using a mixed effects logistic regression, we found that likelihood of classification as organic increased as sodium content, added sugar content and the number of ultra-processed ingredients and cosmetic additives on the product label decreased. Products containing no trans-fat ingredients were more likely to be labeled organic. A product was more likely to be classified “organic” the more potassium it contained. These features of organic foods sold in the U.S. are significant because lower dietary ingestion of ultra-processed foods, added sugar, sodium and trans-fats is associated with improved public health outcomes.
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Celeiro, Maria, Laura Rubio, Carmen Garcia-Jares, and Marta Lores. "Multi-Target Strategy to Uncover Unexpected Compounds in Rinse-Off and Leave-On Cosmetics." Molecules 26, no. 9 (April 25, 2021): 2504. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092504.
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The wide range and complexity of cosmetic formulations currently available on the market poses a challenge from an analytical point of view. In addition, during cosmetics manufacture, impurities coming from raw materials or formed by reaction of different organic compounds present in the formulation may be present. Their identification is mandatory to assure product quality and consumer health. In this work, micro-matrix solid-phase dispersion (μMSPD) is proposed as a multi-target sample preparation strategy to analyze a wide number of unexpected families of compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pesticides, plasticizers, nitrosamines, alkylphenols (APs), and alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs). Analytical determination was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for the determination of 51 target compounds in a single run, whereas liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was employed for the analysis of six APs and APEOs. Both methodologies were successfully validated in terms of linearity, accuracy, and precision in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics. Limits of detection (LODs) were calculated in the low ng g−1, showing their suitability to determine trace levels of impurities and banned compounds with different chemical natures, providing useful tools to cosmetic control laboratories and companies.
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Agulló-Chazarra, Luz, Isabel Borrás-Linares, Jesús Lozano-Sánchez, Antonio Segura-Carretero, Vicente Micol, María Herranz-López, and Enrique Barrajón-Catalán. "Sweet Cherry Byproducts Processed by Green Extraction Techniques as a Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antiaging Properties." Antioxidants 9, no. 5 (May 13, 2020): 418. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox9050418.
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In the cosmetic industry, there is a continuous demand for new and innovative ingredients for product development. In the context of continual renovation, both cosmetic companies and customers are particularly interested in compounds derived from natural sources due to their multiple benefits. In this study, novel and green-extractive techniques (pressurized solvent, supercritical CO2, and subcritical water extractions) were used to obtain three new extracts from sweet cherry stems, a byproduct generated by the food industry. The extracts were characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS), and 57 compounds, mainly flavonoids but also organic and phenolic acids, fatty acids, and terpenes, were identified. After analytical characterization, a multistep screening approach, including antioxidant, enzymatic, and photoprotective cellular studies, was used to select the best extract according to its benefits of interest to the cosmetics industry. The extract obtained with supercritical CO2 presented the best characteristics, including a wide antioxidant capacity, especially against lipid peroxyl and •OH free radicals, as well as relevant photoprotective action and antiaging properties, making it a potential new ingredient for consideration in the development of new cosmetics.
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Kapoor, S., S. Fernandes, and S. Punia. "‘Natural’ Label Halo Effect on Consumer Buying Behavior, Purchase Intention and Willingness to Pay for Skincare Products." CARDIOMETRY, no. 23 (August 20, 2022): 741–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.18137/cardiometry.2022.23.741755.
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Healthy skin will never go out of style, and the advancements and improvements in the cosmetics industry guarantee to provide improved products with a healthy and personal touch. However, for consumers, it is difficult to assess the quality and effectiveness of a product. Extrinsic cues like the “Natural” or “Organic” labels are used to help the consumer distinguish between alternatives. This paper analyses how the organic label biases the consumers’ buying behavior, perceived value, and finally, the consumer’s purchase decision and the price he willingly pays for the product (willingness to pay). This phenomenon is known as the natural label halo effect. It further means to reveal the connections between the effect of the ‘Natural’ label on the factors affecting buying behavior and it’s out-turn as emulated in the consumer’s perceived value. It intends to identify if those outcomes at last lead to positive buying decisions and greater willingness to pay. A quantitative study in an experimental online shopping scenario was conducted to understand the relations. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was done to test the hypothesized statements. The results show that the halo effect of the ‘Natural’ label positively influences the factors affecting consumer buying behavior and eventually improves the probability of the product being bought by the consumer and also the price the consumer is willing to pay for it through inferential beliefs on quality attributes and functional value evoked by the label. The study also reveals that natural skincare products are perceived to be more compliant with a consumer’s beliefs/attitudes relating to environmental protection and animal protection, which positively influences the propensity of a consumer towards buying the product and paying a high price for it by increasing the perceived functional and hedonic values associated with the natural cosmetic product.
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Linares-Devia, Natalia, Javier Arrieta-Escobar, Yolima Baena, Alvaro Orjuela, and Coralia Osorio. "Development and Characterization of Emulsions Containing Ground Seeds of Passiflora Species as Biobased Exfoliating Agents." Cosmetics 9, no. 1 (January 21, 2022): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics9010015.
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Ground seeds from three species of the genus Passiflora, P. ligularis, P. edulis Sims fo edulis, and P. mollissima, were obtained by extraction, drying, grinding, and sieving, and their physicochemical properties (morphology, hardness, and proximal analysis) were compared to those of commercial exfoliant seeds from passion fruit. Particle sizes between 0.5 and 1 mm were obtained, and their properties were similar to the commercial product except for the extractable material content that was higher. Subsequently, prototypes of an exfoliating cosmetic product were developed by using the ground seeds as the main active ingredient. Rheology characterization of samples enables to verify that the particles have minor effects on emulsion properties and that the emulsion is stable even after thermal treatment. In particular, the pH of the emulsion decreased when using the obtained ground seeds. This is consistent with the extraction and solvation of organic acids into the emulsion, in particular, alpha-hydroxy acids, which are present in high concentrations in Passiflora species. This indicates that the prepared emulsions could have a synergic chemical and physical exfoliating activity and could be used in cosmetic products.
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Carvalho, Luísa Cagica, Cristina Soutinho, Teresa Paiva, and Sérgio Leal. "TERRITORIAL INTENSIVE PRODUCTS AS PROMOTERS OF REGIONAL TOURISM. THE CASE STUDY OF DOURO SKINCARE." HOLOS 4 (November 1, 2018): 122–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.15628/holos.2018.5243.
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The case study explores the growth and regional involvement of Douro SkinCare[1], a company created by women that operates in the field of selective Biological Cosmetics through the creation, development and production of cosmetic lines that are based on emblematic raw materials of the Douro Region, one of the oldest wine-growing areas with more history in the world, located in the north of our country, Portugal. It uses Douro grapes and PORT WINE DNA ™ (Douro Nuclear Aroma), created from the first port wine from entirely organic production to develop cosmetic lines produced with endogenous products. The territorial intensive products (TIP) are associated directly with the region and are intensively endogenous. TIPs are indirectly related with local tourism as a trademark.This case study uses a qualitative methodology, based on YIN (1998) to select and analyse information collected by the interviewers and other secondary information sources.This case illustrates how a brand can contribute for regional development and expansion by a small female business. It also highlights the role of the entrepreneurs in introducing modernity, innovation and product diversification to allow such a small firm to reach new markets.This research could bring new insights and relevant proposals to the relation between TIPs, female entrepreneurship, tourism and regional development.Additionally, by utilizing grapes and/or wine and other derived products produced from vines grown completely organically in the Douro region in northern Portugal, the firm has contributed significantly to create awareness about the sustainability of this natural resource and the region itself.[1] http://douroskincare.com/, retrieved on July 28, 2016.
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Serb, Alina Florina, Marius Georgescu, Robert Onulov, Cristina Ramona Novaconi, Eugen Sisu, Alexandru Bolocan, and Raluca Elena Sandu. "Mass-Spectrometry-Based Research of Cosmetic Ingredients." Molecules 29, no. 6 (March 17, 2024): 1336. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061336.
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Cosmetic products are chemical substances or mixtures used on the skin, hair, nails, teeth, and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, whose use is intended to clean, protect, correct body odor, perfume, keep in good condition, or change appearance. The analysis of cosmetic ingredients is often challenging because of their huge complexity and their adulteration. Among various analytical tools, mass spectrometry (MS) has been largely used for compound detection, ingredient screening, quality control, detection of product authenticity, and health risk evaluation. This work is focused on the MS applications in detecting and quantification of some common cosmetic ingredients, i.e., preservatives, dyes, heavy metals, allergens, and bioconjugates in various matrices (leave-on or rinse-off cosmetic products). As a global view, MS-based analysis of bioconjugates is a narrow field, and LC- and GC/GC×GC-MS are widely used for the investigation of preservatives, dyes, and fragrances, while inductively coupled plasma (ICP)-MS is ideal for comprehensive analysis of heavy metals. Ambient ionization approaches and advanced separation methods (i.e., convergence chromatography (UPC2)) coupled to MS have been proven to be an excellent choice for the analysis of scented allergens. At the same time, the current paper explores the challenges of MS-based analysis for cosmetic safety studies.
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Bujak, Tomasz, Martyna Zagórska-Dziok, Aleksandra Ziemlewska, Zofia Nizioł-Łukaszewska, Tomasz Wasilewski, and Zofia Hordyjewicz-Baran. "Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Properties of Plant Extract from Dry Flowers as Functional Dyes for Cosmetic Products." Molecules 26, no. 9 (May 10, 2021): 2809. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092809.
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Nowadays, natural dyes are expected by the cosmetic and food industries. In contrast to synthetic dyes, colorants derived from natural sources are more environmentally friendly and safer for human health. In this work, plant extracts from Gomphrena globasa L., Clitoria ternatea L., Carthamus tinctorius L., Punica granatum L. and Papaver rhoeas L. as the natural and functional dyes for the cosmetics industry were assessed. Cytotoxicity on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines was determined as well as antioxidant and anti-aging properties by determining their ability to inhibit the activity of collagenase and elastase enzymes. In addition, the composition of the extracts was determined. The obtained extracts were also applied in face cream formulation and color analyses were performed. It has been shown that the obtained extracts were characterized by no cytotoxicity and a high antioxidant potential. The extracts also show strong ability to inhibit the activity of collagenase and moderate ability to inhibit elastase and provide effective and long-lasting hydration after their application on the skin. Application analyses showed that the extracts of P. rhoeas L., C. ternatea L. and C. tinctorius L. can be used as effective cosmetic dyes that allow for attainment of an intense and stable color during the storage of the product. The extracts of P. granatum L. and G. globasa L., despite their beneficial effects as active ingredients, did not work effectively as cosmetic dyes, because cosmetic emulsions with these extracts did not differ significantly in color from emulsions without the extract.
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Duffy, Emer, Gwendoline Albero, and Aoife Morrin. "Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Scent Profiles from Human Skin." Cosmetics 5, no. 4 (October 21, 2018): 62. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics5040062.
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emanating from human skin contribute to an individual’s body odour. Understanding the modulation of human odour by a fragrance is of significant importance to the cosmetic sector in the design, development and evaluation of new products. The present research describes an in vivo approach for passive headspace sampling of skin volatile emissions in human participants. A wearable headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) method has been employed to investigate baseline endogenous skin volatiles and the subsequent modulation of skin volatile profiles after application of a fragrance to skin. Coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) this method enables characterisation of scent profiles and fragrance longevity in vivo. A total of 51 compounds were identified in participants’ skin, including 19 endogenous and 32 fragrance-derived compounds. The temporal variation in volatile profiles at different times after fragrance application was investigated. Fragrance diffusion from skin varied between participants resulting in diversified scent profiles over time. This non-invasive approach could be employed during cosmetic product development for in vivo evaluation of fragrance profiles and for assessment of the retention of fragrance components in skin to reduce reliance on expert panels during product development.
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Rossi, Stefano, Massimo Calovi, and Matteo Tonelli. "Powder Coating for Healthcare Aluminum Packaging." Cosmetics 7, no. 2 (March 26, 2020): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics7020020.
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Restrictive regulations concerning the toxicity of certain compounds and the use and disposal of solvents present in the liquid epoxy protection system have been analyzed in this work to evaluate powder coatings as an alternative in the protection of aerosol aluminum cans, which are employed in cosmetics and pharmaceutical product packaging. In this paper, the chemical resistance of polyester and mixed epoxy-polyester powder coatings is assessed, considering different aggressive environments employed in healthcare commercial products. The samples’ performances are also compared with the currently used liquid organic coatings. The pack test has been used to evaluate the protective system behavior in contact with both the liquid and the gaseous part of the cosmetic product. However, the visual observation, required by the test, enabled the highlight of only very evident degradation phenomena. The chemical resistance of the powder coatings has proved to be appropriate only for less aggressive environment, where the critical compounds are propellants, propane, butane and isobutane. When exposed to other environments containing alcohol, water and dimethyl ether, most samples have been susceptible to layer degradation phenomena. Polyester layers lose their corrosion protection properties. Epoxy systems, instead, result more performant than polyester resins, but they particularly suffer from the contact with dimethyl ether.
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Puebla-Barragan, Scarlett, and Gregor Reid. "Probiotics in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products: Trends and Challenges." Molecules 26, no. 5 (February 26, 2021): 1249. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26051249.
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Probiotics, defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host,” are becoming increasingly popular and marketable. However, too many of the products currently labelled as probiotics fail to comply with the defining characteristics. In recent years, the cosmetic industry has increased the number of products classified as probiotics. While there are several potential applications for probiotics in personal care products, specifically for oral, skin, and intimate care, proper regulation of the labelling and marketing standards is still required to guarantee that consumers are indeed purchasing a probiotic product. This review explores the current market, regulatory aspects, and potential applications of probiotics in the personal care industry.
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Alves, Ana, Emília Sousa, Anake Kijjoa, and Madalena Pinto. "Marine-Derived Compounds with Potential Use as Cosmeceuticals and Nutricosmetics." Molecules 25, no. 11 (May 29, 2020): 2536. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25112536.
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The cosmetic industry is among the fastest growing industries in the last decade. As the beauty concepts have been revolutionized, many terms have been coined to accompany the innovation of this industry, since the beauty products are not just confined to those that are applied to protect and enhance the appearance of the human body. Consequently, the terms such as cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics have emerged to give a notion of the health benefits of the products that create the beauty from inside to outside. In the past years, natural products-based cosmeceuticals have gained a huge amount of attention not only from researchers but also from the public due to the general belief that they are harmless. Notably, in recent years, the demand for cosmeceuticals from the marine resources has been exponentially on the rise due to their unique chemical and biological properties that are not found in terrestrial resources. Therefore, the present review addresses the importance of marine-derived compounds, stressing new chemical entities with cosmeceutical potential from the marine natural resources and their mechanisms of action by which these compounds exert on the body functions as well as their related health benefits. Marine environments are the most important reservoir of biodiversity that provide biologically active substances whose potential is still to be discovered for application as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. Marine organisms are not only an important renewable source of valuable bulk compounds used in cosmetic industry such as agar and carrageenan, which are used as gelling and thickening agents to increase the viscosity of cosmetic formulations, but also of small molecules such as ectoine (to promote skin hydration), trichodin A (to prevent product alteration caused by microbial contamination), and mytiloxanthin (as a coloring agent). Marine-derived molecules can also function as active ingredients, being the main compounds that determine the function of cosmeceuticals such as anti-tyrosinase (kojic acid), antiacne (sargafuran), whitening (chrysophanol), UV protection (scytonemin, mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs)), antioxidants, and anti-wrinkle (astaxanthin and PUFAs).
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Grigolon, Giovanna, Kathrin Nowak, Stéphane Poigny, Jane Hubert, Alexis Kotland, Laura Waldschütz, and Franziska Wandrey. "From Coffee Waste to Active Ingredient for Cosmetic Applications." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24, no. 10 (May 10, 2023): 8516. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24108516.
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Coffee silverskin (CS) is the thin epidermis covering and protecting the coffee bean and it represents the main by-product of the coffee roasting process. CS has recently gained attention due to its high content in bioactive molecules and the growing interest in valuable reutilization of waste products. Drawing inspiration from its biological function, here its potential in cosmetic applications was investigated. CS was recovered from one of the largest coffee roasters located in Switzerland and processed through supercritical CO2 extraction, thereby generating coffee silverskin extract. Chemical profiling of this extract revealed the presence of potent molecules, among which cafestol and kahweol fatty acid esters, as well as acylglycerols, β-sitosterol and caffeine. The CS extract was then dissolved in organic shea butter, yielding the cosmetic active ingredient SLVR’Coffee™. In vitro gene expression studies performed on keratinocytes showed an upregulation of genes involved in oxidative stress responses and skin-barrier functionality upon treatment with the coffee silverskin extract. In vivo, our active protected the skin against Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)-induced irritation and accelerated its recovery. Furthermore, this active extract improved measured as well as perceived skin hydration in female volunteers, making it an innovative, bioinspired ingredient that comforts the skin and benefits the environment.
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Saito, Gustavo Pereira, Mariana Bizari, Marco Aurélio Cebim, Marcos Antonio Correa, Miguel Jafelicci Junior, and Marian Rosaly Davolos. "Study of the colloidal stability and optical properties of sunscreen creams." Eclética Química Journal 44, no. 2 (April 25, 2019): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.26850/1678-4618eqj.v44.2.2019.p26-36.
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Sunscreen formulations containing inorganic/organic filters or mixture of them were synthesized by oil/water dispersion. The viscosity measurements show that sunscreen formulations are time-dependent non-newtonian fluids. In the CIELab color diagram, the white and/or beige colors presented by formulations do not compromise the aesthetics of the cosmetic product. UV-VIS absorption spectra show that sunscreen creams have high UV shielding ability, mainly the formulations containing inorganic and organic filters mixtures, which provide in vitro SPF and critical wavelength values recommended for UV protection.
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Temerdashev, Zaual A., Olga A. Galitskaya, and Mikhail A. Bolshov. "A Novel Method for the Background Signal Correction in SP-ICP-MS Analysis of the Sizes of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Cosmetic Samples." Molecules 27, no. 22 (November 10, 2022): 7748. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27227748.
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We discuss the features involved in determining the titanium dioxide nanoparticle (TiO2NP) sizes in cosmetic samples via single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) in the millisecond-time resolution mode, and methods for considering the background signal. In the SP-ICP-MS determination of TiO2NPs in cosmetics, the background signal was recorded in each dwell time interval due to the signal of the Ti dissolved form in deionized water, and the background signal of the cosmetic matrix was compensated by dilution. A correction procedure for the frequency and intensity of the background signal is proposed, which differs from the known procedures due to its correction by the standard deviation above the background signal. Background signals were removed from the sample signal distribution using the deionized water signal distribution. Data processing was carried out using Microsoft Office Excel and SPCal software. The distributions of NP signals in cosmetic product samples were studied in the dwell time range of 4–20 ms. The limit of detection of the NP size (LODsize) with the proposed background signal correction procedure was 71 nm. For the studied samples, the LODsize did not depend on the threshold of the background signal and was determined by the sensitivity of the mass spectrometer.
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Prokopová, Aneta, Jana Pavlačková, Pavel Mokrejš, and Robert Gál. "Collagen Hydrolysate Prepared from Chicken By-Product as a Functional Polymer in Cosmetic Formulation." Molecules 26, no. 7 (April 1, 2021): 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26072021.
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Chicken stomachs can be processed into collagen hydrolysate usable in cosmetic products. The aim of the study was to verify the effects of a carbopol gel formulation enriched with 1.0% (w/w) chicken hydrolysate on the properties of the skin in the periorbital area after regular application twice a day for eight weeks in volunteers ageed 50 ± 9 years. Skin hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin elasticity and skin relief were evaluated. Overall, skin hydration increased by 11.82% and 9.45%, TEWL decreased by 25.70% and 17.80% (always reported for the right and left area). Generally, there was an increase in skin elasticity, a decrease in skin roughness, as the resonance times decreased by 85%. The average reduction of wrinkles was 35.40% on the right and 41.20% on the left. For all results, it can be seen that the longer the cosmetic gel formulation is applied, the better the results. Due to the positive effect on the quality and functionality of the skin, it is possible to apply the cosmetic gel formulation in the periorbital area. The advantage of the product with chicken collagen hydrolysate is also the biocompatibility with the skin and the biodegradability of the formulation.
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Chamorro, Franklin, María Carpena, Bernabé Nuñez-Estevez, Miguel A. Prieto, and Jesus Simal-Gandara. "Valorization of Kiwi by-Products for the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds: Circular Economy Model." Proceedings 70, no. 1 (November 9, 2020): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods_2020-07647.
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Currently, agricultural production generates large amounts of organic waste, both from the maintenance of farms and crops, and from the industrialization of the product. Generally, these wastes are accumulated in landfills or burned, sometimes causing environmental problems. However, many scientific studies suggest that these residues are rich in bioactive compounds, so these matrices could be revalued for their use in food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical industries. In this way, the circular and sustainable economy is favored, while obtaining products with high added value. In this case, this approach is applied to the residues generated from kiwi production, since numerous studies have shown the high content of kiwi in bioactive compounds of interest, such as phenolic compounds, vitamins, and carotenoids. These compounds have been reported for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, among other beneficial properties for health such as its use as prebiotic. Therefore, this article reviews the potential of residues derived from industrial processing and agricultural maintenance of kiwi as promising matrices for the development of new nutraceutical, cosmetic, or pharmacological products, obtaining, at the same time, economic returns and a reduction of the environmental impact of this industry, attaching it to the perspective of the circular economy.
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Papadopoulos, Apostolos, Nikos Assimomytis, and Athanasia Varvaresou. "Sample Preparation of Cosmetic Products for the Determination of Heavy Metals." Cosmetics 9, no. 1 (February 4, 2022): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics9010021.
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The sample preparation of a cosmetic specimen in Cosmetic Science for the purpose of determining the analytical composition of heavy and toxic metals such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As) is of particular importance due to the difficulty of handling the sample. There are two main methods of sample preparation. The first method is the wet digestion of the sample with strong acids such as H2SO4, HNO3, HF, and HNO3/HCl (1:3) and the combination of a strong acid with H2O2. Liquid digestion of the sample under the influence of strong acids damages the organic material of the sample and converts the carbon into carbon dioxide. The contained metals are oxidized to the highest oxidizing step and converted to soluble salts. A problem with this method is the loss of metals during digestion because it occurs at high temperatures as well as the decrease in the concentration of the residual acid. The second method of preparation is the wet liquid digestion of the sample with strong acids in a microwave oven in a closed vessel. The acids that are used are mainly HNO3 or mixtures of acids such as HNO3–HCl and HNO3–H2SO4. When the sample in the acid’s solvent is exposed to microwave energy, it can reach temperatures substantially above the boiling temperature of the acid solution. The result is the decomposition of the organic material, the oxidation of the metals, and their conversion to soluble nitrates. The advantages of using microwaves are the ability to control the temperature, pressure, and loss of metals and, thus, avoid erroneous measurement results. Simultaneously with the above, extraction methods have been, for almost a decade, very effective complementary processes that we can use to enrich a sample of a cosmetic product. Liquid–liquid dispersion micro-extraction (DLLME) and solid phase extraction (SPE) are the two main methods used in sample preparation and are usually applied after the digestion process.
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Musnaini, Musnaini, Lilis Suryani, Asrini Asrini, and Ida Ketut Mudhita. "Performance analysis of local brand organic cosmetics marketing as an effort to develop The Jambi regional economy." Jurnal Perspektif Pembiayaan dan Pembangunan Daerah 10, no. 4 (October 31, 2022): 251–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.22437/ppd.v10i4.17238.
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This study aims to explain regional economic growth from the perspective of the mediating role of the brand image between brand trust and marketing performance of local organic-based cosmetic products as a sustainable new business model for strengthening Jambi regional economic growth. A regional economic growth model based on marketing performance with brand image and mediated by brand trust in startup businesses. The test evidence shows that: 1. directly brand trust has a positive and significant effect on brand image and marketing performance (2) the direct effect of Brand trust on brand image is greater than the effect on marketing performance. (3) The indirect effect shows that brand trust in marketing performance through brand image is significantly positive. (4) brand image partially mediates between brand trust and marketing performance for new local product businesses as a strengthening of sustainable regional economic growth.
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Michailidis, Dimitris, Apostolis Angelis, Panagiota Efstathia Nikolaou, Sofia Mitakou, and Alexios Léandros Skaltsounis. "Exploitation of Vitis vinifera, Foeniculum vulgare, Cannabis sativa and Punica granatum By-Product Seeds as Dermo-Cosmetic Agents." Molecules 26, no. 3 (January 31, 2021): 731. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26030731.
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In the current study, by-product seed pastes (VSPs) from Vitis vinifera, Foeniculum vulgare, Cannabis sativa and Punica granatum, generated during the oil production process, were investigated for their potential exploitation as dermo-cosmetic agent. The extraction pipeline of all the raw materials was developed with emphasis on green methodologies and employed on laboratory scale based on industry-adopted techniques. Two different protocols were applied, Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) and Ultrasound Assisted Extraction (UAE); the by-product pastes were defatted with supercritical CO2 and n-Hexane, respectively. Then, two SFE extracts (CO2 with 10% and 20% of ethanol as co-solvent) and two UAE extracts (with ethanol and ethanol/water 1:1 v/v) were obtained from each raw material. The providing yield range was between 2.6 to 76.3 mg/g raw material. The extracts were analyzed with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Diode Array Detector (HPLC-DAD) and Liquid Chromatography coupled with High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer (LC-HRMS), and the major compounds, were identified. All the extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant and inhibition activity against collagenase, elastase and tyrosinase enzymes. Grapevine by-product extracts found rich in proanthocyanidins and presented the higher inhibition activity. A holistic green experimental methodology is proposed for the obtainment of extracts from significant medicinal plants by-products that provides us with promising results concerning dermo-cosmetic properties, especially for grape seeds extracts.
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Silva, Teresa Lopes da, Patrícia Moniz, Carla Silva, and Alberto Reis. "The Role of Heterotrophic Microalgae in Waste Conversion to Biofuels and Bioproducts." Processes 9, no. 7 (June 23, 2021): 1090. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr9071090.
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In the last few decades, microalgae have attracted attention from the scientific community worldwide, being considered a promising feedstock for renewable energy production, as well as for a wide range of high value-added products such as pigments and poly-unsaturated fatty acids for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic markets. Despite the investments in microalgae biotechnology to date, the major obstacle to its wide commercialization is the high cost of microalgal biomass production and expensive product extraction steps. One way to reduce the microalgae production costs is the use of low-cost feedstock for microalgae production. Some wastes contain organic and inorganic components that may serve as nutrients for algal growth, decreasing the culture media cost and, thus, the overall process costs. Most of the research studies on microalgae waste treatment use autotrophic and mixotrophic microalgae growth. Research on heterotrophic microalgae to treat wastes is still scarce, although this cultivation mode shows several benefits over the others, such as higher organic carbon load tolerance, intracellular products production, and stability in production all year round, regardless of the location and climate. In this review article, the use of heterotrophic microalgae to simultaneously treat wastes and produce high value-added bioproducts and biofuels will be discussed, critically analyzing the most recent research done in this area so far and envisioning the use of this approach to a commercial scale in the near future.
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Kiefer, Lampe, Nicoli, Lucarini, and Durazzo. "Identification of Passion Fruit Oil Adulteration by Chemometric Analysis of FTIR Spectra." Molecules 24, no. 18 (September 4, 2019): 3219. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules24183219.
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Passion fruit oil is a high-value product with applications in the food and cosmetic sectors. It is frequently diluted with sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is also a potential adulterant as its addition does not notably alter the appearance of the passion fruit oil. In this paper, we show that this is also true for the FTIR spectrum. However, the chemometric analysis of the data changes this situation. Principal component analysis (PCA) enables not only the straightforward discrimination of pure passion fruit oil and adulterated samples but also the unambiguous classification of passion fruit oil products from five different manufacturers. Even small amounts—significantly below 1%—of the adulterant can be detected. Furthermore, partial least-squares regression (PLSR) facilitates the quantification of the amount of sunflower oil added to the passion fruit oil. The results demonstrate that the combination of FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric data analysis is a very powerful tool to analyze passion fruit oil.
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Sakhawat, M. "Impact of Sensory Marketing on Green Purchase Intention: Viewing the Mediating Role of Green Attitude in the Cosmetic Industry." Jinnah Business Review 10, no. 2 (July 1, 2022): 70–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.53369/rvbm8741.
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Abstract. Purpose – The demand of green beauty products is increasing in Asian countries due to intense environmental problems associated with the purchase of makeup. However, the factors to determine green purchase intention of natural beauty brands is still under discussion. This study aims to bridge the gap by examining the impact of sensory marketing on green purchase intention of green beauty brands via a mediating role of green attitude. The Theory of planned behaviour was used to explore the dimensions of green purchase intention for green beauty product brands. Methodology - This study was cross-sectional and was conducted by self-administered closed ended questionnaires. In total 370 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 282 usable responses were used in the analysis with a response rate of 76%. The data was collected from female university students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by using purposive sampling technique. The correlation among variables and regression analysis were applied to analyse data. Findings - The findings of the study indicate that sensory marketing has a significant positive impact on green purchase intention of natural beauty products. The study supports the mediating role of green attitude for the relationship between sensory marketing and green purchase intention. The results did not support the moderating impact of openness to experience on the relationship between sensory marketing and green purchase intention. Environmental consciousness is found to have no moderating impact on the green attitude-green purchase intention relationship. Value/Originality – The study gives valuable insight to address the problems associated with the marketing of green products in developing countries. The study is significant as it explores the novel factors that are rarely discussed in the previous studies to investigate green purchase intention of consumers for green beauty brands. Another contribution of the study is to familiarise marketers of developing countries with an inexpensive tool to market eco-friendly cosmetic brands, keeping in view consumers’ needs and demands. Implications - The study has implications to theory and extends the body of knowledge in luxurious and natural beauty products. The research overcomes the ambiguities associated with green cosmetic industry and supports the development of organic cosmetic industry in the emerging and less developing countries. Moreover, the study directs green products manufacturers and marketers to market organic products through innovative marketing strategies. The study suggests marketers to target their audience by keeping in mind their attitudes, cultural differences, geographical conditions, and sensory attributes that influence their purchasing intentions.
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Kim, Kyunghee, Hye Mi Jeon, Kyung Chan Choi, and Gun Yong Sung. "Testing the Effectiveness of Curcuma longa Leaf Extract on a Skin Equivalent Using a Pumpless Skin-on-a-Chip Model." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21, no. 11 (May 29, 2020): 3898. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms21113898.
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The in vitro tests in current research employ simple culture methods that fail to mimic the real human tissue. In this study, we report drug testing with a ‘pumpless skin-on-a-chip’ that mimics the structural and functional responses of human skin. This model is a skin equivalent constituting two layers of the skin, dermis and epidermis, developed using human primary fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Using the gravity flow device system, the medium was rotated at an angle of 15 degrees on both sides so as to circulate through the pumpless skin-on-a-chip microfluidic channel. This pumpless skin-on-a-chip is composed of upper and lower chips, and is manufactured using porous membranes so that medium can be diffused and supplied to the skin equivalent. Drug testing was performed using Curcuma longa leaf extract (CLLE), a natural product cosmetic ingredient, to evaluate the usefulness of the chip and the efficacy of the cosmetic ingredient. It was found that the skin barrier function of the skin epidermis layer is enhanced to exhibit antiaging effects. This result indicates that the pumpless skin-on-a-chip model can be potentially used not only in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries but also in clinical applications as an alternative to animal studies.
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Gonçalves, Sara, and Isabel Gaivão. "Beneficial properties of olive tree leaves concerning personal care ingredients: Herbal tincture." Our Dermatology Online 14, no. 4 (October 1, 2023): 355–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20234.3.
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ABSTRACT Background: The skin is essential for our survival and daily functioning. Everyday use and constant exposure to a wide range of personal care products and different types of chemicals coming from various sources may cause serious problems. Therefore, the use of natural and organic cosmetics becomes increasingly essential. The olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees and has been used in cosmetics for centuries. This study aimed to present a method for the easy preparation of an olive tree leaf tincture that may be incorporated into a cosmetic product and reproduced in a domestic environment. Materials and Methods: All equipment employed was cleaned and disinfected beforehand. Fresh olive tree leaves were ground to a powder. A 20% olive tree leaf tincture was made. Olive tree leaves and alcohol were mixed in a sterilized jar. The mixture was shaken daily for two weeks. Results: The pH of the olive tree leaf tincture was determined with pH stripes and was in the range of 5.5 to 6.5. This may impact how much of the tincture will be used and how it will be used. For this reason, we suggest using it at a concentration of 1%. The chosen herb-to-solvent ratio of 1:5 (w/v) yielded a concentrated tincture with enhanced potency. A higher concentration of active constituents in the tincture is expected to offer a more potent and effective form of herbal extract. Conclusion: The findings in this study supported the potential of olive tree leaves as a valuable resource for developing natural and sustainable interventions targeting DNA damage and related health conditions. Continued research in this field will contribute to a better understanding of the therapeutic potential and applications of olive tree leaves in the field of natural cosmetics and medicine. Key words: Olive Tree Leaves, Herbal Tincture, Natural Cosmetics, Natural Ingredients
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Carriço, Carolina Morais, Maria Elizabeth Tiritan, Honorina Cidade, Carlos Afonso, Joana Rocha e. Silva, and Isabel F. Almeida. "Added-Value Compounds in Cork By-Products: Methods for Extraction, Identification, and Quantification of Compounds with Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Interest." Molecules 28, no. 8 (April 14, 2023): 3465. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28083465.
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The growing threat of climatic crisis and fossil fuel extinction has caused a boom in sustainability trends. Consumer demand for so-called eco-friendly products has been steadily increasing, built upon the foundation of environmental protection and safeguarding for future generations. A natural product that has been used for centuries is cork, resulting from the outer bark of Quercus suber L. Currently, its major application is the production of cork stoppers for the wine industry, a process that, although considered sustainable, generates by-products in the form of cork powder, cork granulates, or waste such as black condensate, among others. These residues possess constituents of interest for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, as they exhibit relevant bioactivities, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant. This interesting potential brings forth the need to develop methods for their extraction, isolation, identification, and quantification. The aim of this work is to describe the potential of cork by-products for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry and to assemble the available extraction, isolation, and analytical methods applied to cork by-products, as well the biological assays. To our knowledge, this compilation has never been done, and it opens new avenues for the development of new applications for cork by-products.
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Wiart, Christophe, Afsana Amin Shorna, Mohammed Rahmatullah, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Jaya Seelan Sathya Seelan, Homathevi Rahman, Nor Azizun Rusdi, Nazirah Mustaffa, Layane Elbehairy, and Mazdida Sulaiman. "The Garlic Tree of Borneo, Scorodocarpus borneensis (Baill.) Becc. (Olacaceae): Potential Utilization in Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Functional Cosmetic Industries." Molecules 28, no. 15 (July 28, 2023): 5717. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28155717.
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Scorodocarpus borneensis (Baill.) Becc. is attracting increased attention as a potential commercial medicinal plant product in Southeast Asia. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the taxonomy, habitat, distribution, medicinal uses, natural products, pharmacology, toxicology, and potential utilization of S. borneesis in the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical/functional cosmetic industries. All data in this review were compiled from Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, ChemSpider, PubChem, and a library search from 1866 to 2022. A total of 33 natural products have been identified, of which 11 were organosulfur compounds. The main organosulfur compound in the seeds is bis-(methylthiomethyl)disulfide, which inhibited the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, T-lymphoblastic leukemia cells, as well as platelet aggregation. Organic extracts evoked anti-microbial, cytotoxic, anti-free radical, and termiticidal effects. S. borneensis and its natural products have important and potentially patentable pharmacological properties. In particular, the seeds have the potential to be used as a source of food preservatives, antiseptics, or termiticides. However, there is a need to establish acute and chronic toxicity, to examine in vivo pharmacological effects and to perform clinical studies.
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Mahabaleshwarkar, Sanika, Harshali Patil, Aishwarya Pathak, Priya Joshi, and Saie Mukane. "A Survey on Chemicals in Cosmetic Products." International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology 10, no. 3 (March 31, 2022): 1531–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2022.40938.
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Abstract: Across the world, everyone wants themselves to look beautiful, handsome and stunning, and for that people use many kinds of cosmetics. There are many sorts of cosmetics such as organic, inorganic and long lasting. This is detrimental to human health of future generation. This disturbing fact led authors to conduct a survey from randomly selected individual belonging to wide range of age bracket regarding their perspective on chemicals present in cosmetic and their long term effect on future generation. Keywords: Cosmetic products, survey, allergy, branded cosmetic products, ingredients in cosmetics.
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Gaweł-Bęben, Katarzyna, Marcelina Strzępek-Gomółka, Marcin Czop, Zuriyadda Sakipova, Kazimierz Głowniak, and Wirginia Kukula-Koch. "Achillea millefolium L. and Achillea biebersteinii Afan. Hydroglycolic Extracts–Bioactive Ingredients for Cosmetic Use." Molecules 25, no. 15 (July 24, 2020): 3368. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25153368.
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Studies on hydroglycolic (HG) extracts of Achillea biebersteinii (AB)—a less investigated representative of the genus—were performed to determine their potential for cosmetic applications compared to the well-known Achillea millefolium (AM). Three types of water:polyethylene glycol extracts (1:1, 4:1, 6:1 v/v) were obtained from both species and analyzed for their composition by high performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS) and assayed for their biological activities. The study led to the identification of 11 metabolites from different natural product classes with the highest share corresponding to 5-caffeoylquinic acid, axillarin, coumaroylquinic acid isomers and 3-caffeoylquinic acid. The highest antiradical capacity in DPPH and ABTS scavenging assays was shown for HG 4:1 of AB and AM extracts. HG 1:1 extracts from both species inhibited monophenolase and diphenolase activity of tyrosinase, whereas AB HG 4:1 extract showed significant monophenolase inhibition. The highest sun protection factor (SPF) was determined for AM HG 4:1 extract, equal to 14.04 ± 0.17. The AB extracts were cytotoxic for both human keratinocytes HaCaT and A375 melanoma, however HG 1:1 and 4:1 extracts were more cytotoxic for cancer than for noncancerous cells. In conclusion, AB HG 1:1 and 4:1 extracts display significant potential as active cosmetic ingredients.