Current Issue : January - March Volume : 2017 Issue Number : 1 Articles : 5 Articles
Background: Natural products made from plant sources have been used in a variety of cosmetic applications as a\nsource of nutrition and as a whitening agent. The flowers of Cassia fistula L, family Fabaceae, have been used as a\ntraditional medicine for skin diseases and wound healing and have been reported to possess anti-oxidant\nproperties. The anti-aging effect of C. fistula flower extract on human skin fibroblast was investigated.\nMethods: The butanolic extraction of C. fistula flowers was completed and the active compounds were classified.\nThe cytotoxicity of fibroblasts was evaluated by SRB assay for the purposes of selecting non-toxic doses for further\nexperiments. The collagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) synthesis was then measured using the collagen kit and ELISA,\nrespectively. Moreover, the enzyme activity, including collagenase, matrixmelloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and tyrosinase,\nwere also evaluated.\nResults: It was found that the flower extract did not affect skin fibroblast cell growth (IC50 > 200 Ã?¼g/mL). The results\ndid show that the flower extract significantly increased collagen and HA synthesis in a dose dependent manner.\nThe flower extract (50ââ?¬â??200 Ã?¼g/mL) also significantly inhibited collagenase and MMP-2 activity. Furthermore, this\nflower extract could inhibit the tyrosinase activity that causes hyperpigmentation, which induces skin aging.\nConclusions: The C. fistula flower extract displayed a preventive effect when used for anti-aging purposes in\nhuman skin fibroblasts and may be an appropriate choice for cosmetic products that aim to provide whitening\neffects, and which are designated as anti-aging facial skin care products....
Collagen is one of the natural biomaterials used in cosmetic preparation. It is the most abundant\nprotein in mammals which is obtained from many sources such as bovine, porcine and human.\nCollagen based cosmetics are in demand now a days though safety issues related with allergies\nare still main concern of consumers. The collagen is used for different purposes in cosmetic and\nmedical field such as dermal filler, skin substitute and facial products. Use of collagen in medical\nfield is useful depending upon the patient�s requirement. It is useful in pathological conditions like in\nseverely burn patients, patients with chronic wounds such as foot ulcers due to diabetes and\nvenous leg ulcers etc however, use of collagen injection as anti-aging/anti-wrinkle biomaterial need\nto be further investigated in large population study to check the side effects in long term....
Nowadays, hair care and style play a very important role in people�s physical aspect\nand self-perception. Hair cosmetics can be distinguished into two main categories: cosmetics with\ntemporary effect on the hair, for example shampoos, conditioners, sprays, and temporary colors;\nand cosmetics with permanent effect on the hair, such as permanent waves, relaxers, bleaches\nand permanent colors. These cosmetic procedures may induce hair abnormalities. We provide an\noverview on the most important characteristics of these procedures, analyzing components and\neffects on the hair. Finally, we evaluated new camouflage techniques and tattoo scalp....
Background: Cosmeceutical regulatory and legislation framework continue to play a significant role in beauty\nand care companies and biotechnology establishment and market expansion worldwide. Comparably, in local high\nquality cosmeceutical and international brands production and marketing innovations is one of the fastest growing\nsectors with economic benefits in the Kingdom. This article examines cosmeceuticals market landscape and\ninvestment opportunities insights important market investment, opportunities-driven demand and emerging economy\nin saudization and employment growth in Saudi Arabia.\nResults: Our findings showed that there is a growing need to enhance and build partnerships and collaborations\nin improving pharmaceuticals including cosmeceuticals investments, networks and platforms to move forward\nmarket diversification and growth in the Kingdom. Moreover, adequate and efficient harmonization and regulatory\nprocesses are vital in accelerating the current empowerment, sustainable economic and social gains and benefits\nincluding increasing saudization. Fostering comprehensive health and beauty products regulatory compliance and\ncapacity development in existing and new products premarket approval, ingredient control and labeling warnings\nand marketing best practices. Notably, constant cosmetovigilance nationwide is vital for evidence-based solutions in\nflourishing new cosmeceutical firms and market needs and demand. Promoting import and export minimize\nclearance approval barriers and challenges, scaling up market openness to international competition, while ensuring\nconsumers safety is crucial.\nConclusions: Cosmeceutical industry and market has great potential to change population perception,\nacceptance, uptake and utilization of beauty and personal care products. With increasing fascination among young\nvibrant populations including annual large Muslim pilgrims and visitors, the cosmeceuticals product market\npartnerships and investment technology advancements should be supported in new emergence potential strategic\nmarket ties and solutions....
A majority of cosmetic products that we encounter on daily basis contain lipid\nconstituents in solubilized or insolubilized forms. Due to their amphiphilic nature, the lipid\nmolecules spontaneously self-assemble into a remarkable range of nanostructures when mixed\nwith water. This review illustrates the formation and finely tunable properties of self-assembled\nlipid nanostructures and their hierarchically organized derivatives, as well as their relevance to the\ndevelopment of cosmetic formulations. These lipid systems can be modulated into various physical\nforms suitable for topical administration including fluids, gels, creams, pastes and dehydrated films.\nMoreover, they are capable of encapsulating hydrophilic, hydrophobic as well as amphiphilic active\ningredients owing to their special morphological characters. Nano-hybrid materials with more elegant\nproperties can be designed by combining nanostructured lipid systems with other nanomaterials\nincluding a hydrogelator, silica nanoparticles, clays and carbon nanomaterials. The smart materials\nreviewed here may well be the future of innovative cosmetic applications....
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