Current Issue : July - September Volume : 2013 Issue Number : 3 Articles : 4 Articles
The name ââ?¬Å?cosmeceuticalsââ?¬Â is derived from ââ?¬Å?cosmetics and pharmaceuticalsââ?¬Â,\r\nindicating that a specific product contains active ingredients. Marine algae have gained\r\nmuch importance in cosmeceutical product development due to their rich bioactive\r\ncompounds. In the present review, marine algal compounds (phlorotannins, sulfated\r\npolysaccharides and tyrosinase inhibitors) have been discussed toward cosmeceutical\r\napplication. In addition, atopic dermatitis and the possible role of matrix metalloproteinase\r\n(MMP) in skin-related diseases have been explored extensively for cosmeceutical products.\r\nThe proper development of marine algae compounds will be helpful in cosmeceutical product\r\ndevelopment and in the development of the cosmeceutical industry....
Chitosonic�® Acid, carboxymethyl hexanoyl chitosan, is a novel chitosan material that\r\nhas recently been accepted by the Personal Care Products Council as a new cosmetic ingredient\r\nwith the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name Carboxymethyl\r\nCaprooyl Chitosan. In this study, we analyze several important cosmetic characteristics of\r\nChitosonic�® Acid. Our results demonstrate that Chitosonic�® Acid is a water-soluble chitosan\r\nderivative with a high HLB value. Chitosonic�® Acid can form a nano-network structure when\r\nits concentration is higher than 0.5% and can self-assemble into a nanosphere structure when\r\nits concentration is lower than 0.2%. Chitosonic�® Acid has potent antimicrobial activities\r\nagainst gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and fungus. Chitosonic�® Acid also has\r\nmoderate DPPH radical scavenging activity. Additionally, Chitosonic�® Acid exhibits good\r\nhydration activity for absorbing and retaining water molecules with its hydrophilic groups.\r\nFrom a safety point of view, Chitosonic�® Acid has no cytotoxicity to L-929 cells if its\r\nconcentration is less than 0.5%. Moreover, Chitosonic�® Acid has good compatibilities with\r\nvarious normal cosmetic ingredients. Therefore, we propose that Chitosonic�® Acid has the\r\npotential to be a widely used ingredient in various types of cosmetic products....
Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays are the major cause of sunburns. The present study was designed to prepare Glycyrhiza glabra sunscreen gel. Glycyrhiza glabra L is well-known drugs for its therapeutic values. The sunscreen activities of gel formulations could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of Glycyrhiza glabra extracts incorporated in it. Sunscreen activity of herbal gel preparation from Glycyrhiza glabra was measured using UV-Visible spectrophotometry method in the range of 200-400 nm. Result of gel formulation showed maximum absorbance at 280-400 nm that proved these sunscreen activities....
The phenolic compound phloridzin (phloretin 2-O-glucoside, variously named\r\nphlorizin, phlorrhizin, phlorhizin or phlorizoside) is a prominent member of the chemical\r\nclass of dihydrochalcones, which are phenylpropanoids. Phloridzin is specifically found in\r\napple and apple juice and known for its biological properties. In particular we were\r\nattracted by potential dermo-cosmetic applications. Here we report the synthesis, stability\r\nstudies and antimicrobial activity of compound F2, a new semi-synthetic derivative of\r\nphloridzin. The new derivative was also included in finished formulations to evaluate its\r\nstability with a view to a potential topical use. Stability studies were performed by HPLC;\r\nPCL assay and ORAC tests were used to determine the antioxidant activity. F2 presented\r\nan antioxidant activity very close to that of the parent phloridzin, but, unlike the latter, was\r\nmore stable in formulations. To further explore potential health claims, antifungal activity\r\nof phloridzin and its derivative F2 were determined; the results, however, were rather low;\r\nthe highest value was 31,6% of inhibition reached by F2 on Microsporum canis at the\r\nhighest dose....
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