Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Pathophysiology of Acne Vulgaris
3. Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Microbial Activity of Certain Essential Oils
3.1. Oregano Essential Oil
3.2. Cymbopogon Martinii Essential Oil
3.3. Lavender Essential Oil
3.4. Myrtle Essential Oil
3.5. Lemon and Other Citrus Essential Oil
3.6. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
3.7. Thyme Essential Oil
3.8. Tea Tree Essential Oil
3.9. Rosemary Essential Oil
4. Antioxidant Activity of Certain Essential Oils
4.1. Oregano Essential Oil
4.2. Cymbopogon Martinii Essential Oil
4.3. Lavender Essential Oil
4.4. Myrtle Essential Oil
4.5. Lemon and Other Citrus Essential Oil
4.6. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
4.7. Thyme Essential Oil
4.8. Tea Tree Essential Oil
4.9. Rosemary Essential Oil
5. Analysis of Essential Oils
5.1. Techniques Employed for the Extraction, Isolation, and Purification of Essential Oils
5.2. Common Analytical Methods for Determining the Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils
6. Conclusions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Bungau, A.F.; Radu, A.-F.; Bungau, S.G.; Vesa, C.M.; Tit, D.M.; Purza, A.L.; Endres, L.M. Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris. Molecules 2023, 28, 6395. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176395
Bungau AF, Radu A-F, Bungau SG, Vesa CM, Tit DM, Purza AL, Endres LM. Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris. Molecules. 2023; 28(17):6395. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176395
Chicago/Turabian StyleBungau, Alexa Florina, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Simona Gabriela Bungau, Cosmin Mihai Vesa, Delia Mirela Tit, Anamaria Lavinia Purza, and Laura Maria Endres. 2023. "Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris" Molecules 28, no. 17: 6395. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176395