Preservatives play a crucial role in extending the shelf life and ensuring the safety of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products. However, synthetic preservatives often raise safety concerns, including skin irritation, endocrine disruption, and microbiome alteration. As consumer demand for sustainable…
With increasing consumer demand for natural, eco-friendly skincare, repurposing agricultural by-products has gained attention. Plum plants (Prunus spp.), though economically important, leave behind discarded leaves that contribute to environmental waste. Rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds like rutin, these leaves…
Skin aging is not just a cosmetic concern—it reflects deeper changes that impact barrier function, immune defense, and overall skin health. Aging manifests as wrinkles, thinning, and pigment irregularities, caused by intrinsic (chronological) and extrinsic (environmental) factors. As life expectancy…
Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) is a painful and widespread skin condition in older adults caused by prolonged exposure to urine and/or feces. It leads to inflammation, maceration, erosion, and secondary infections, impacting quality of life. With incontinence affecting up to 80%…
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily driven by IL-17, which stimulates excessive keratinocyte proliferation and inflammatory cytokine release. One key chemokine, CCL20, further promotes immune cell infiltration, worsening inflammation. Current treatments, though effective, pose challenges like high costs,…
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and facial lesions, affecting approximately 5.5% of the global population. Triggers include UV exposure, heat, spicy food, and genetic factors. At the molecular level, excess activation…
Olive mill wastewater (OMWW), a major byproduct of olive oil production, has long been considered an environmental pollutant. However, its rich phenolic content, surpassing even that of olive oil, is now gaining attention for its dermatological potential. These bioactive compounds…
Skincare science is shifting toward holistic well-being and natural functionality. Consumers increasingly prefer plant-based formulations that support both aesthetics and skin health. Officinal plants those with a history of medicinal use are rich in bioactive compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids,…
Maintaining radiant and healthy skin is a common goal, yet it presents several challenges, including combating environmental damage from free radicals, promoting the natural repair processes, and ensuring proper hydration and luminosity. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has…
Skin aging is driven not just by genetics but also by environmental stressors, particularly sunlight. While UV radiation is a known culprit, infrared-A and visible light—especially blue light—also accelerate photoaging. Blue light can increase free radicals, trigger inflammation, and reduce…