Category Scientific Updates

Topical Application of a Skin Serum with Progerin Inhibitor Helps Alleviate Human Skin Aging

Skin aging is recognized as a complex process influenced by intrinsic (genetically determined) and extrinsic (environmental factors like UV exposure, pollution, and lifestyle) factors. These processes lead to significant structural and functional changes in the skin, including reduced elasticity, loss…

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Enhanced Terbinafine Topical Delivery to the Nail by New Formulation–Microporation Approaches

Effective topical treatment for nail fungal infection, or onychomycosis (ONC), faces significant hurdles primarily due to the poor permeation of active ingredients across the nail plate. The nail plate is a thick, hard keratin structure. ONC is responsible for 15%…

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Extracts from Dark Tea with Dual Effects of Anti-Melanogenesis and Prevention of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation disorders are prevalent and distressing conditions characterized by the excessive secretion of melanin in the epidermis and/or dermis. Among these, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which involves skin darkening resulting from inflammation and subsequent activation of melanogenesis by inflammatory mediators, represents…

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The Potential of Coffee and Olive By-Products as Ingredients in Cosmetic Formulations and Their Extraction Techniques

The cosmetic industry, a significant sector of the global economy, has seen substantial advancements in formulation and technology, driven by increasing consumer concerns regarding skin aging, dermatological imperfections, and conditions like acne and skin cancer. This heightened awareness has spurred…

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A Novel In Vitro Dry Skin Model Using Minipig and Human Cadaver Skin for Evaluating Moisturizer Efficacy

Maintaining skin health, particularly through proper moisturization, is increasingly recognized as fundamental in the rapidly growing cosmetics industry. Consumers widely utilize skin moisturizers to preserve youthful, hydrated skin, prevent dryness, and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). These products are crucial…

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Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Exopolysaccharides: An Untapped Raw Material

The cosmetics industry is increasingly driven by consumer demand for eco-friendly, natural ingredients that offer diverse biological activities. This shift highlights a pressing need for alternatives to synthetic additives, which contribute to environmental micropollutants. Microalgae and cyanobacteria, often regarded as…

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Eco-Friendly Enhancement of Ferulic Acid-Rich Extracts from Cnidium officinale and Angelica gigas via Hot-Melt Extrusion for Skin Brightening and Regeneration

Cnidium officinale (CO) and Angelica gigas (AG) are traditional medicinal herbs widely recognized in East Asian medicine for their diverse biological activities. Both herbs contain the bioactive compound ferulic acid (FA), a potent phenolic antioxidant known for its significant dermatological…

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