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Cosmetics, Volume 12, Issue 1

February 2025 - 31 articles

Cover Story: The origin and intricate nature of the skin surface pH (pHSS), also known as the “acid mantle”, and its functional importance in skin homeostasis, antimicrobial defense, and inflammation, are far from being fully understood. However, it is evident that even a subtle alteration in the natural acidic pHSS impairs skin structural and functional integrity. This leads to compromised skin health that somewhat contributes to the development of various dermatoses, including eczema and psoriasis with faulty barrier function, characterized by aberrant pH values. Considering the importance of the acid mantle in skin health and disease, there is a growing need to have pH-balanced topical skincare including cleansers and moisturizers that are compatible with the acid mantle, in order to maintain, protect, and even restore the natural pHSSView this paper
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Articles (31)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,361 Views
19 Pages

Fenugreek as a Potential Active Ingredient for the Development of Innovative Cosmetic Formulation

  • Ameni Ben Abdennebi,
  • Emna Chaabani,
  • Soumaya Bourgou,
  • Majdi Hammami,
  • Moufida Saidani Tounsi,
  • Othmane Merah and
  • Iness Bettaieb Rebey

24 January 2025

This study focuses on optimizing the extraction conditions for antioxidants from the fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) through ultrasound-assisted extraction with the aim of creating a stable and effective cosmetic formulation. RSM was u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,047 Views
25 Pages

23 January 2025

Facial thread lifting with absorbable threads such as poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (P(LA/CL)) has been explored in an animal model. This experimental study utilized P(LA/CL)-HA-micro threads enhanced with hyaluronic acid microencapsulati...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,839 Views
16 Pages

Purification and Identification of Flavonoids from Prunus mume and Its Anti-Photoaging Activities on UVB-Induced Human Keratinocytes

  • Yuxuan Liu,
  • Mengdie He,
  • Xinxin Wei,
  • Qifeng Han,
  • Xiang Yang,
  • Gangyi Huang,
  • Chen Zhang,
  • Mengqi Wu and
  • Wenqing Zhang

23 January 2025

Prunus mume (Armeniaca mume Sieb. var. mume f. viridicalyx (Makino) T. Y. Chen) is a common landscape plant. It has rich flavonoid content, which shows strong biological activities. In this study, the application potential of flavonoids in Prunus mum...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,458 Views
17 Pages

Applications of Elastin in Cosmetics: Prospects and Challenges

  • Ting Lei,
  • Lin Ye,
  • Yunlin Pei,
  • Huaiqing Sun and
  • Chaowan Guo

22 January 2025

Elastin is a crucial component of the extracellular matrix that plays a significant role in maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Within the dermis, elastin works in collaboration with collagen to form supportive structures that contribute to the...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
14,626 Views
23 Pages

Isotretinoin and Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Acne: A Narrative Review

  • Weeratian Tawanwongsri,
  • Thanyaporn Kanchanasuwan and
  • Chime Eden

22 January 2025

Acne vulgaris is a prevalent dermatological condition that is often treated with isotretinoin, a potent medication effective in moderate to severe cases. However, its use requires careful monitoring because of its potential hepatotoxic effects. Isotr...

  • Commentary
  • Open Access
1 Citations
7,408 Views
12 Pages

22 January 2025

Exosomes, a subtype of extracellular vehicles (EVs), play a pivotal role in cellular communication and have gained considerable attention in dermatological research. Formed through the inward budding of the endosomal membrane, exosomes facilitate the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,578 Views
17 Pages

An Interfacial Study of Sucrose Ester-Stabilized Water-Free Foams

  • Wael Kaade,
  • Lucille Drouet,
  • Capucine Dousset,
  • Richard Daniellou and
  • Delphine Huc-Mathis

21 January 2025

Sucrose esters are biodegradable surfactants widely used in the food and cosmetic industries due to their vast range of hydrophilic to lipophilic balance (HLB) values. However, their application has mostly been reported in aqueous media. With the ris...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
9,371 Views
26 Pages

21 January 2025

There is a strong global demand for sulfate-free personal cleansing products. The objective of sulfate-free personal cleansing technology should not be aimed solely at the absence of “sulfate” wording in the list of ingredients, but on th...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,997 Views
15 Pages

A Case Series Report on Superficial Application of Polydensified Cohesive Matrix Hyaluronic Acid Through Biopsies

  • Marcela Engracia Garcia,
  • Marisa Gonzaga da Cunha,
  • Ana Maria do Amaral Antonio and
  • Maria Aparecida Silva Pinhal

20 January 2025

The skin comprises three main layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The dermis is formed by connective tissue with an extracellular matrix composed of glycosaminoglycans and collagen fibers, providing skin resistance. During aging, the loss of t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,231 Views
13 Pages

Inhibition of Melanogenesis via Passive Immune Targeted Alpha-MSH Binder Polypeptide

  • Se-Hyo Jeong,
  • Hun-Hwan Kim,
  • Abigail Joy D. Rodelas-Angelia,
  • Mark Rickard N. Angelia,
  • Pritam Bhagwan Bhosale,
  • Eun-Hye Kim,
  • Tae-Sung Jung,
  • Mee-Jung Ahn and
  • Gon-Sup Kim

17 January 2025

Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a hormone that stimulates the formation of melanin, which is responsible for protecting the skin from UV rays. However, excessive production of melanin causes pigmentation, leading to skin disorde...

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