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Cosmetics, Volume 10, Issue 4

August 2023 - 24 articles

Cover Story: This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the application of bioactive peptides in cosmetics, shedding light on their transformative role in the development of innovative and effective skincare products. This review focuses on the classifications of bioactive peptides (signal, carrier, neurotransmitter-inhibitory, and enzyme-inhibitory peptides) based on their mechanisms of action (e.g., downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines, radical scavenging, inhibiting collagen, tyrosinase, and elastase synthesis). The identified natural sources of bioactive peptides are animals, plants, and marine sources. The safety assessment and challenges of using peptides in cosmetics are also discussed, highlighting the need for further research to exploit their potential in enhancing skin health. View this paper
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Articles (24)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,268 Views
11 Pages

21 August 2023

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory and pruritic skin disease with a worldwide progressive increase in its incidence. In this clinical study, we studied the effect of a cosmetic treatment composed of a cleanser, and a body and face cream...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,554 Views
13 Pages

Sargassum fusiforme Extract Induces Melanogenesis through the cAMP/PKA/CREB Signaling Pathway

  • Hayeon Kim,
  • Seoungwoo Shin,
  • Youngsu Jang,
  • Eunae Cho,
  • Deokhoon Park and
  • Eunsun Jung

18 August 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Sargassum fusiforme extract (SFE) on melanogenesis and its mechanism both in vitro and ex vivo. The melanogenic-inducing effect of SFE was evaluated using a melanin contents assay and a cellular...

  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
39,346 Views
14 Pages

17 August 2023

Background: The injection of dermal fillers for facial esthetics has become a very popular procedure. Although usually safe in the hands of the experienced user, filler injections may bear a risk of unwanted side effects. Material and Methods: This i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,238 Views
13 Pages

Involvement of Vitamin D3 in the Aging Process According to Sex

  • Daniela Florina Trifan,
  • Adrian Gheorghe Tirla,
  • Calin Mos,
  • Adrian Danciu,
  • Florian Bodog,
  • Felicia Manole and
  • Timea Claudia Ghitea

Background/Aim: Rapid onset of facial ptosis can impact physical appearance and compromise the outcomes of facelift procedures. The level of vitamin D has a potential correlation with collagen formation and its deficiency with inflammatory processes...

  • Review
  • Open Access
17 Citations
6,934 Views
19 Pages

Nanogels are a prominent research topic in biomedical and drug delivery applications. The versatility of their chemistry allows them to be tailored both to carry and release a wide range of active molecules, and to target specific tissues or cell typ...

  • Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
8,045 Views
21 Pages

Olea europea and By-Products: Extraction Methods and Cosmetic Applications

  • Cecilia Dauber,
  • Emma Parente,
  • María Pía Zucca,
  • Adriana Gámbaro and
  • Ignacio Vieitez

Currently, in addition to the use of olive oil in cosmetics, the use of olive-derived bioactives and their incorporation into cosmetics is a growing trend. The olive oil industry produces vast quantities of by-products, such as olive mill wastewater,...

  • Review
  • Open Access
62 Citations
58,411 Views
18 Pages

Insights into Bioactive Peptides in Cosmetics

  • Le Thi Nhu Ngoc,
  • Ju-Young Moon and
  • Young-Chul Lee

Bioactive peptides have gained significant attention in the cosmetic industry due to their potential in enhancing skin health and beauty. These small protein fragments exhibit various biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-infla...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
18,402 Views
12 Pages

Physicochemical Characteristics and Hydrolytic Degradation of Polylactic Acid Dermal Fillers: A Comparative Study

  • Nikita G. Sedush,
  • Kirill T. Kalinin,
  • Pavel N. Azarkevich and
  • Antonina A. Gorskaya

Dermal fillers have gained significant attention in the field of aesthetic medicine due to their ability to restore volume and correct facial wrinkles. Even though such formulations have similar compositions, they can have different microstructure an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
12,509 Views
14 Pages

Formulation of Botanical Shampoo Infused with Standardised Mangosteen Peel Extract for Healthy Hair and Scalp

  • Sze-Huey Sang,
  • Kai Bin Liew,
  • Siew-Keah Lee,
  • Jing-Wen Keng,
  • Sue-Kei Lee,
  • Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah,
  • Ching Siang Tan and
  • Yik-Ling Chew

In recent decades, there has been a growing demand for shampoos derived from botanical sources due to their avoidance of synthetic and highly allergenic chemicals used as bioactives and excipients. These hair care products are free from sulfates, par...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,786 Views
12 Pages

With the increasing number of cosmetic consumers emphasizing value consumption and sustainability, upcycling has gained attention as a solution to agricultural by-products, which are the main culprits of environmental problems. In this study, we isol...

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Cosmetics - ISSN 2079-9284