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Quarterly published in print and online "Inventi Rapid: Cosmeceuticals" publishes high quality unpublished as well as high impact pre-published research and reviews catering to the needs of researchers and professionals. The journal covers all the areas in the growing field of cosmeceuticals or functional/ active cosmetics. Articles pertaining to following are particularly welcome: materials and ingredient research related to cosmeceuticals; therapeutic options for skin, hair and body care; product formulations; technologies in cosmetic product development; testing of skin and hair products; toxicological studies of cosmetic products; analytical chemistry of essential components involved in cosmeceuticals; biomedicine research on active components; regulatory and ethical issues; facial rejuvenation etc.
Anti-ageing is a key area of new product development and has grown rapidly in the eye of customers. Ageing represents accumulation of changes in a human being over time which comprises of physical, psychological and social changes. Skin ageing is a biological process which is a combination of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Ageing is a natural phenomenon, with time we all get visible lines on our face. It is a natural process when our face lose its youthfulness and our skin becomes thinner and drier and this type of ageing is known as intrinsic ageing. The environment and lifestyle choices cause the skin to age prematurely and this type of ageing is known as extrinsic ageing. Skin health and beauty represents well-being of a human. Many anti-ageing strategies have come up which includes procedures like transfusion of plasma from young blood, enhancement of adult neurogenesis, antioxidant intake and stem cell therapy. There are many physiological changes occurring in the body while ageing and is said to be caused by the formation of free radicals. In aged skin the loss of collagen is considered to be the characteristic histological finding. The intrinsic factors contribute to wrinkles, sagging and pigmentation issues. Nanotechnology has played a crucial role in delivering active ingredients to the skin in both patch delivery and timed release application particularly in the area of cosmetics and anti-ageing....
Skin is the protective layer of the body exposed to environmental factors so it is essential to protect the skin. The facial skin can be protected by applying various cosmetics. It can be cream, lotion or face masks. The use of facial masks is found in antiquity. From physicochemical point of view facial masks can be divided into three types i.e. gel, emulsion and suspensions. According to beauty therapist there are six basic types of face masks, clay, peel off, thermal, cream, warm oil and natural. Peel off facial mask based on polyvinyl alcohol is the formulations that after application and drying form an occlusive film over the face. After removing they provide cleanness, tensor, moisturize, removing dead cells, residue and other materials. Peel off mask formulation evaluated for organoleptic properties, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, consistency, peeling time, stability, irritation and adhesive ability....
Sun is constantly emits radiation but this radiation also contain UV rays which has destructive effect on skin. UV radiation produces premature skin aging which is characterised by wrinkle formation, thinning of skin, spider vein formation etc. Appearance of these symptoms make person to feel embarrassment in society. To avoid such kind of situation it is necessary to use treatment, which provides protective effect against this. Ability of any formulation to provide protective effect is decided by SPF. Higher the SPF higher will be protective effect. SPF is determined by a cost effective UV-Vis spectroscopic method. Synthetic agents do have side effects on application but if agents exist in nature are having minimum or no side effects, so it will be safe and beneficial if we use such agents. In this article SPF of Calendula officinalis flower, Juglans regia seeds, and Ficus bengalensis bark is calculated by UV-Vis spectroscopic method....
: Due to increase in awareness of the health benefits of the use of dietary fruits and vegetables, millions of people have increased their consumption in their diet. Vernonia amygdalina was shown to have skin; anti-obesity; body calming and body vitalizing effects in humans. The skin; anti-obesity; body calming and body energizing effects of the extracts of three other vegetables which are frequently used in foods as food condiments and/or as socializing drinks were compared with those of VA leaf extract. The extracts compared with those of VA leaf act were aethiopica [XE] fruit extract. Each of the four vegetable or herbal extracts was taken independently for one week in four separate unconnected experiments within three months so that each extract acted on the body without the interference of another extract. The effect of each extract was captured in a picture of the subject taken at the end of the subject’s treatment with the extract. The results of the study showed that the four herbal extracts produced skin colour lightening (skin infections and blemishes clearing) and skin lusture effects in the order of VA > ZO > XE >HS. The four herbal extracts produced skin firming effects in the order of VA > XE > HS > ZO. The four extracts produced anti-obesity and body energizing effects in the order of VA > HS > XE > ZO. Three of the four extracts also produced body calming effects in the order of VA > HS > XE. The fourth extract ZO (ginger) extract, produced body distressing effect (body disorganization effects. These results show that the alkaline herbal extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaf produced more skin colour lightening/ firming; anti-obesity; body calming and body vitalizing effects than the weak Hibiscus Sabdarifa flower extract; the moderately acid Xylopia aethiopica fruit extract and the strongly acid Zingiber officinale rhizome extract. The findings of the study also show that that the weakly acid Hibiscus sabdariffa extract had the least skin clearing effects while the strongly acid Zingiber officinale extract actually produced anti-body calming and anti-body vitalizing effects....
These days number of cosmeceuticals products has been introduced into the market with enhanced efficacy. Cosmeceutical represent one of the most promising, yet challenging treatment options available to physicians. Cosmeceuticals are the fastest growing segments of personal care industry and a number of topical cosmeceutical treatment for conditions such as photaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and hair damage have come into widespread use. Today cosmeceuticals are serving as a brigde between personal care products and pharmaceuticals. This review paper gives recent knowledge about the latest trend of cosmetic industry and cosmeceuticals. This paper is also aimed toward briefly expand the recent knowledge about the cosmeceuticals....
In a present scenario, People are looking for cosmeceuticals which gives multiple benefits so now a day cosmeceutical market is growing rapidly. Albert Kligman had introduced the term cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are the products with biologically active ingredients to have medical or drug-like benefits. In this article various types of skin care, hair and other cosmeceuticals are discussed. Skin care cosmeceuticals are used for nourishing as well as improving the appearance of the skin. Different hair cosmeceuticals are used for various scalp disease such as treatment of oily hairs, dandruff and for androgenic alopecia related to the superficial condition of the scalp. This article also highlight about regulation of cosmeceutical....
Dandruff is generally consisting of inflammation and desquamation in the area having rich supply of sebaceous glands caused due to Pityroosporum ovale (Malassezia). The main target area of dandruff includes scalp, face and upper trunk which consist of red scaly lesions along with induce lichenification, secondary bacterial infection and otitis externa. The several other factors like mental stress along with dry air play vital role in the aggravation of dandruff. The different antibiotics especially antimycotics and antiinflammatory agents are utilized in the treatment of dandruff....
The aim of present work was to prepare hand sanitizer using natural antimicrobial agent and moisturizer. A clean and hygienic manufacturing environment is an essential prerequisite in order to keep contamination related reject rates low. In optimized base formulation, natural antimicrobial agents and moisturizing agent in different concentration was incorporated and subjected to various evaluation tests. Antibacterial activity of alcohol:water (65:35) and sanitizers was carried out by disk diffusion method against two human pathogenic bacteria, including Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia Coli). The moisturizing activity was determined by consideration of moisture content, which was carried out with the help of Karl Fischer apparatus. Formulation containing 0.5% of carbopol was found with high viscosity hence continued the experiment by optimizing one base formulation amongst others. Zone of inhibition showed antibacterial activity with different zone of inhibition measured in mm and observed that neem extract has good antibacterial activity than ginger extract. The moisturizing activity studied by moisture content test, indicated that all the formulations were shown good moisture content with sufficient moisture content. Formulation AF2 and AF3 having good consistency and spreadability with pH in between 5.5 to 6.5. An optimized formulation AF2 and AF3 show good antibacterial activity. Hence antibacterial activity from natural sources is best alternative for the synthetic one....
Alopecia is a dermatological disorder with psychosocial implications on patients with hair loss. Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn [Malvaceae], lawsonia inermisis Linn [Lythraceae ] and Trigonella foenum [Fabaceae]. a well known Ayurvedic herb with purported claims of hair growth promotion. Hair formulation of Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn [Malvaceae] 10% w/v, lawsonia inermisis Linn [Lythraceae ] 5% w/v and Trigonella foenum [Fabaceae] 10% w/v concentration in the form of herbal oil were studied and showed excellent hair growth activity with standard [ 2 % minoxidil ethanolic solution] in wister albino rats. Hair growth initiation time was significantly reduced to half on treatment with the oil, as compared to control animals. The time required for complete hair growth was also significantly reduced. The result of treatment with oil were better than the positive control minoxidil 2 % treatment. It holds the promise of potent herbal alternative for minoxidil ....
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of various antidandruff agents like Emblica officianalis (fruit), and Trigonella foenum graceum (seed) used in traditional hair care preparations. Malassezia furfur is the causative organism for dandruff in humans. Traditionally various plant extracts were used as antidandruff agents by natives, and the objective of this study is to evaluate the concentration of plant extracts required to produce antidandruff activity against Malassezia furfur by Agar well diffusion method. Qualitative chemical analysis of Emblica officianalis fruit extract revealed the presence of tannins, and Trigonella foenum graceum seed extract showed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins and mucilages. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Emblica officianalis extract against Malassezia furfur was 15% where as Trigonella foenum graceum 30% shown inhibitory action against the organism....
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