Cosmetics, Volume 13, Issue 1

Glycerin is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics due to its cost-effectiveness and safety. While often used to enhance the texture of cosmetics, current research has demonstrated that it improves cutaneous properties such as enhanced skin hydration...

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Naturally derived cosmetic enzymes from food-grade plant sources are increasingly sought after as sustainable and skin-compatible alternatives to conventional exfoliating agents; however, many existing plant proteases exhibit poor thermal stability,...

Essential oils are widely used in cosmetic products and are valued for their antimicrobial properties. In this study, the in vitro antimicrobial activity of five pure essential oils (EOs) and five commercially available EO blends was comparatively ev...

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and telogen effluvium (TE) are common hair loss disorders characterized by dysregulated hair follicle cycling and impaired dermal papilla cell function. Emerging evidence indicates that exosomes are key mediators of interc...

Oily skin is a prevalent dermatological condition characterized by excessive sebum production, due to hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands. In this study, a randomized split-face clinical trial was conducted on 22 subjects with combination to oily s...

Perifollicular elastolysis (PE), frequently referred to as papular acne scars, is an underrecognized folliculocentric disorder; its clinicopathologic spectrum and management have not been comprehensively synthesized. We performed a systematic review...

Cellulite, a multifactorial condition affecting approximately 98% of women, is characterised by dermal and subcutaneous architectural changes that compromise skin texture and elasticity. Its progression is closely linked to hormonal, vascular, and in...

This study demonstrates the effectiveness of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) using butylene glycol for recovering antioxidant bioactive compounds from Rosa damascena petals. Extraction was conducted using 40% (w/v) butylene glycol, a 15 min trea...

Chronic ultraviolet (UV) exposure disrupts dermal collagen homeostasis and accelerates skin aging. This study evaluated the protective effects of black ginseng extract (BGE) against UV-induced photoaging in human dermal fibroblasts. BGE restored coll...

Polynucleotides purified through High Purification Technology (PN HPT), combined with hyaluronic acid (HA), represent a novel injectable strategy to improve skin quality in aesthetic medicine. This real-world data collection aimed to evaluate the saf...

The development of innovative cosmetic ingredients has driven growing interest in emulsion systems that combine performance, stability, and sustainability. Pickering emulsions can form physically stable systems by adsorbing solid particles at the oil...

Acne vulgaris is a prevalent dermatological disorder characterized by excessive sebum production, impaired skin hydration, enlarged pores, and persistent lesions. Chemical peeling is a well-established procedure in cosmetic dermatology, while microne...

Skin irritation and itching, often intense, are common consequences of mosquito bites. Interest in cosmetics formulated with natural ingredients has markedly increased among consumers, perceiving them as healthier, safer and more sustainable. We deve...

Hair loss is a prevalent condition with various causes, and effective treatments are in high demand. Cacumen Platycladi (Platycladus orientalis leaves), a traditional Chinese medicine, has been historically used to prevent hair loss. This study aimed...

Objective: This study aimed to design and clinically evaluate a bespoke cosmetic formulation tailored to individual skin characteristics and user preferences, focusing on hydration and barrier recovery in mature, therapy-affected skin. In addition, t...

Oxidative stress is a major factor in skin aging and various skin pathologies. Environmental pollutants exacerbate this stress by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), disrupting the skin’s redox balance. Pycnogenol^®, a French maritime...

The cosmetic industry is undergoing a deep transformation driven by rapid innovation, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing demands for sustainability. Formulators are required to design products that combine functional efficacy, stability,...

Caffeoyl hexapeptide-9 (CH-9) is a novel cosmetic peptide designed by conjugating hexapeptide-9 (H-9), a known collagen-mimetic peptide with established skin anti-aging activity, with caffeic acid (CA) via an amide bond, leveraging peptide-drug conju...

Plant oils are increasingly explored as sustainable functional ingredients in topical emulsions due to their emollient properties and reported photoprotective potential. This study aimed to formulate physically stable W/O emulsions containing selecte...

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a major cause of skin aging, leading to oxidation and cleavage of collagen that supports skin structure. Previous studies have demonstrated that Magnolia officinalis var. officinalis (M. officinalis) dry extract redu...

This study developed a biodegradable dissolvable face mask incorporating liposomal kojic acid (KA) and licochalcone A from licorice extract (LE) to enhance skin delivery and performance. Liposomes were prepared by thin-film hydration method. The film...

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. Revodiol Calming Cream^® (RCC) is a novel dermocosmetic product containing cannabidiol (CBD) and Annona cherimola fruit extract, designed for the management of atopic-pron...

Hair loss disorders, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA), are common conditions that carry significant psychosocial impact. Current standard therapies, including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation, primarily slow progression or re-...

This study evaluated the thermal properties, crystallinity, particle size, morphology, and in vivo local inflammation and persistence of two poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) injectable implants, Sculptra^® (PLLA-SCA) and GANA V^® (PLLA-GA). PLLA-SCA a...

Surfactants are commonly employed in cleaning, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical formulations due to their ability to lower surface tension and facilitate the formation of emulsions, foams, and dispersions. Recent research highlights the advantages of syn...

Cosmeceutical peptides (CPs), which modulate various biological activities, including skin regeneration and wound healing, have emerged as promising agents in skincare. In this study, we investigated the regenerative and wound healing potential of a...

Plant-derived exosome-like extracellular vesicles (PELVs) have recently emerged as novel bioactive materials. Although members of the Orchidaceae family have been reported to possess various biological activities and are widely used as cosmetic ingre...

Melasma management is challenged by heterogeneity in patient presentation, particularly among individuals with darker skin tones. This study applied k-means clustering, an unsupervised machine learning algorithm that partitions data into k distinct c...

Platycladus orientalis exhibits significant potential as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hair growth-promoting ingredient, while the low bioavailability of raw Platycladus orientalis leaves extracts limits their further application. In this st...

The pursuit of fine chemicals from natural sources is advancing rapidly, driven by a growing demand for safe, sustainable, and high-performance ingredients in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Emerging extraction and biotransformation technol...

The growing demand for sustainable cosmetic products and the rapid expansion of the pet care market have driven the search for environmentally friendly, safe, and effective alternatives to conventional formulations. In this study, an ecofriendly soli...

Achieving optimal skin penetration with bioactive cosmetic ingredients, such as epidermal growth factor (EGF), presents ongoing challenges. This study introduces a novel elastosome-based EGF delivery system co-loading dexpanthenol, which achieves sup...

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) secrete various growth factors that activate skin cells. This study investigated the effects of crude extracts and isolated compounds, hitorin A and hitorin B, from Chloranthus quadrifolius on AD-MSCs....

Ceramides are central to stratum corneum barrier organization and hydration. Beyond topical replenishment, ceramide-stimulating strategies increasingly aim to enhance endogenous ceramide biosynthesis, processing, and homeostatic remodeling in coordin...

Post-oncologic skin is subject to multiple structural and functional impairments following chemotherapy and radiotherapy, including delayed epidermal turnover, compromised barrier integrity, and mitochondrial dysfunction. These changes can lead to pe...

Background/Objectives: Understanding how plant-derived extracts influence the rheological and sensory behavior of emulsions is crucial for developing stable and consumer-appealing formulations. Although walnut leaf extract (Juglans regia L.) is recog...

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into an increasingly important tool in dermatology. While new technologies integrated within laser devices are emerging, there is a lack of data on the applicability of publicly available AI mo...

Skin hydration is a key indicator of skin health and stratum corneum (SC) integrity, yet its relationship with multi-dimensional physiological parameters remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to investigate the association between facial...

This study addresses the growing consumer demand for effective and sustainable hair care solutions by evaluating a novel bioactive crosslink repair complex designed to restore chemically damaged hair. The complex comprises itaconic acid, arginine, D-...

The pursuit of youthful, healthy skin remains one of the most compelling drivers in the cosmetics industry [...]

Background: Facial atrophic acne scars have a significant impact on patients’ psychosocial well-being and remain a therapeutic challenge. Existing treatments options are frequently limited by modest efficacy and adverse effects. The combination...