To understand the surface activity and behavior of certain compounds that are frequently used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations and in order to understand how they interact with relevant biological surfaces, such as hair and skin, resear
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- Safety first: Why beauty brands should perform product testing even though they may not be mandatory
Cosmetics testing is key to ensuring that safe and effective beauty and personal care products reach consumers, even though they are not mandatory to bring a brand or product to market.
In this research experiment, the effect of sonication, light aid and a combination of both on nano-sized zinc oxide-mediated degradation of methylparaben (used frequently in cosmetics as a preservative; a known allergen and a contaminant fond in w
In order to detect, identify and quantify seven parabens present in each of the three skin layers namely Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, and Dermis (sourced from leave-on cosmetics), researchers have developed a new method which is claimed to have pot
With an aim of reviewing the application of Eupatorium plants as a potential cosmetic agent, this article explores pharmacological effects of Eupatorium, including antifungal, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antinociceptive properties.
With a focus on identifying the factors that influence Indian consumers’ purchase intentions and purchase behavior towards natural cosmetics, the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was used to study the purchase intentions and purchase behavior of 3
With ban on sale of sunscreen containing octinoxate and oxybenzone in Hawaii in 2018 due to their known properties of harming the marine life particularly the coral reefs, there are other alternate ways to protect skin against dangerous UV rays an
In order to evaluate relaxation feeling or stress relief induced by inhalation of an olfactory ingredient of a cosmetic product, 25 healthy females were tested upon by recording their responses to an emotion questionnaire, then by analysing their
While investigating the effect of a cycloartane-type triterpene glycoside astragaloside IV, which is one of the primary compounds from the aqueous extract of Astragalus membranaceus that provides telomere protection both in vitro and in vivo, as a
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of a skincare system containing ingredients such as fermented green tea (Camellia sinensis) water, niacinamide, antioxidants, and multiple natural plant extracts in improving facial-skin health and beauty, tw