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Background:Usage of cosmetic products has been increased significantly in last few decades. Their usage has increased beyond the purpose of beautification. The definition of cosmetic product varies widely amidst different countries. Increased concern of physical appearance in population throughout the globe has been taken as an advantage by the cosmetic industries. Increased usage of different personal care products for prolonged period of time leads to exposure of the human body to wide variety of chemicals which maylead to adverse effects. Heavy metals have been found in certain cosmetic products which not only lead to dermatological but systemic adverse effects too. Further to this, pharmacologically active agents have been found in anti aging products. These cosmeceutical agents may possess chemical agents which are toxic to human body. Western countries have laid certain regulatory guidelines for manufacturing, labelling and marketing of cosmetic products. Cosmetovigilance ensures appropriate and safe use of cosmetic products. In India, Drugs and Cosmetic Act governs the regulations for the cosmetic products. Need of formal adverse event reporting system as well as strict regulatory guidelines for cosmetic products are required to curtail the adverse health outcomes due to cosmetic products.
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The concept of beauty and cosmetic is an ancient as mankind and civilization. The word‘COSMETIC’ was derived from the Greek word “KOSM TIKAS “meaning having the power, arrange, skillin decorating. In starting with 1990, some cosmetic manufacturer company claims that addition ofsome plant based active ingredient, therapeutically benefit to describe the OTC skin care products, suchas alpha – hydroxy acid, retinoic acid, ascorbic acid and coenzyme. The herbal cosmetic is thepreparations containing phytochemical from a botanical source, which influence the function of skinand provide nutrients necessary for the healthy skin and hair. The beauty of skin and hair depends uponsome facts such as – healthy habits, climatic conditions, routine job and maintenance. In front ofmirror, we don’t recognize ourselves, in compare to 10 years back. Dark circles under the eyes,pigmentation, wrinkles – all of these indicate our aging problems. There is some small basic step thatyou can follow everyday of your life – the ‘CTM’ process. This CTM process not only applicable for theone who has the aging problem, but also applicable for all the ages of public both man and woman. Likeany other branch of science and technology, present scenario of herbal medicines has its own limitationarising out of its own technical constituents. Coconut oil is good for especially dry skin. Some commontriggers for hair fall – genetic, hormonal, stress, medications, Immunity, Radiation, Tight Hairdos.Bhringraj; it promotes hair growth, prevents hair fall, treat damaged hair and strengthens hair follicles.An itchy scalp and flakiness are the hallmark signs of dandruff, but it may also cause other symptomslike greasy patches on the scalp and tingling skin. Neem; it stimulates hair growth, promotes scalphealthy and act as an anti-bacterial. Stop taking an herb if any side effect develops such as allergy,stomach upset, skin rash or headache.
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Phenylethyl Resorcinol (PR)is a cosmeceutical skin lightening agent and the purpose of this study was to enhance its stability by using liposomal cream formulation which increases local efficacy and safety.Liposome formulation was prepared by modified ethanol injection method, and it contained soy phosphatidyl choline (SPC), cholesterol (CHO), Tween 80 (TW80) and deoxycholic acid (DA) mixed with 2% PR. The physicochemical properties, skin permeation as well as cellular study were evaluated in order to obtain the optimized formulation. The optimized liposome formulation composed of SPC:TW80:DA (84:16:2.5)and exhibited vesicle size, polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential of 286.4±8.04 nm, 0.317±0.03 and -39.20±3.85 mV, respectively. Entrapment efficiency (EE) of liposome formulation was 93.55±0.05%. The vesicle was spherical in shape and showed good physicochemical stability for 4 months. The skin permeation study demonstrated that liposome with a negative charge could result in a high PR skin deposition value of 1732.76±216.24 μg/cm2after 24 h. Cellular study showed that liposome formulation could inhibit melanin content in B16 melanoma cells and enhance cell viability in HaCaT keratinocyte cells. The optimized PR liposome was incorporated in cream and investigated physicochemical properties, stability and skin permeation.Liposomal PR cream showed a good stability and a superior result than PR cream in skin permeation parameters, as well as in tyrosinase inhibition
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Objective : Gamma radiation induces free radicals with a corresponding alteration in the cell’s antioxidant defense system. The present study thus aimed at determining the role of gamma irradiation in improving the cosmeceutical potential of CEK in terms of antioxidants. Methods : C.emersonii KJ725233 was subjected to low (100 Gy) and high (1000 Gy) gamma irradiation doses and its effect on the chlorophyll content was evaluated. The quantitative alterations in the antioxidant content of CEK were evaluated by phosphomolybdenum assay (TAC), ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP), 2, 2 - Dipheny-1-picryl hydrazyl radical scavenging assay (DPPH), total phenolic (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC). Also, the corresponding qualitative alterations in the bioactives of CEK were determined by GC-HRMS analysis. Results : A 179.57±2.55% increase in the total chlorophyll content alongwith a 71.76±2.96%, 32.08±2.16%, 11.67±0.89%, 42.85±8.0% and 31.37±3.18% increase was observed in the TAC, FRAP, DPPH radical scavenging, TPC and TFC was observed in CEK irradiated at 1000 Gy. GC-HRMS analysis revealed the induction of Vitamin E on irradiation at both the doses with a corresponding decrease in the phytol content whereas 100 Gy stimulated the induction of phytosterols. Conclusion : The potent intrinsic antioxidant activity of cosmeceutically significant CEK can be elevated with the induction of the most sought after antioxidant in cosmetology – Vitamin E on irradiation.
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Traditionally, the main model of the pharmaceutical industry for developing new drugs has been based on monotherapies, new molecular entities (NMEs), and their underlying one-target-one-disease dogma. It is no surprise that closely related fields such as the cosmeceutical and nutraceutical areas, largely inspired by Big Pharma, have also mainly used that model. However, compelling evidence suggests that the time has come for these sectors of R&D activities to further explore more efficient, cost-effective and reliable approaches for innovative products. Among a few approaches proposed in recent years, there is one that is of particular interest – the ‘combination drug’ often referred to as the fixed-dose combination (FDC) products approach. It has been generally defined as two or more active ingredients that are combined in a single dosage form for either new effects or superior synergistic-like efficacy with less adverse effects. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recognized the great potential of FDCs for the future of innovation in those sectors. In fact, the development of FDCs has recently received substantial support for commercialization of new products – that is between three and five years of additional protection and exclusivity. Next-generation FDCs have already been identified. Indeed, FDCs that may be referred to as ‘variable-dose combinations’ (VDCs) products and, more specifically, ‘Co-Activation of Natural Synergistically-Acting Target-Receptors’ (CanSATs) products when applied to natural products if synergistic-like actions are found among active ingredients. Although VDCs and CanSATs have emerged mainly from the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical sectors, these approaches may perhaps also promote the development of promising new pharmaceutical products.
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Este artigo discute os produtos tópicos que ficam entre os cosméticos (função decorativa) e as drogas (medicamentos que alteram a estrutura e a função da pele). Na verdade, os cosmecêuticos não são inofensivos como um cosmético, mas também não são medicamentos.
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Introducción: después de tomar el sol resulta indispensable reparar la piel agredida por los rayos nocivos. Los cosmecéuticos para después del sol contienen elementos antinflamatorios, calmantes, hidratantes, suavizantes y regeneradores del epitelio, los cuales evitan o mitigan la sensación de dolor, tirantez, ardor y prurito.Objetivo: desarrollar una crema regeneradora con quitina para después del bronceado con la calidad requerida para reparar e hidratar la piel. Métodos: se realizaron dos diseños experimentales 22 (F1 y F2), en los que se utilizaron humectantes diferentes, glicerina y propilenglicol respectivamente. Se midieron como variables respuestas: el pH y la extensibilidad; además se analizaron las propiedades psicofisiológicas, la tensión de cizalla y las pruebas de centrifugación e influencia de la temperatura durante 60 días.Resultados: no existieron diferencias significativas entre el uso del propilenglicol o la glicerina, mientras que si fue notable la incidencia del alcohol cetílico en los valores de extensibilidad y pH. Se obtuvo como la mejor variante la I del diseño F2, en la que el alcohol cetílico se encontraba al 4 por ciento y el propilenglicol al 3 por ciento; el pH resultó 7,05 ± 0,00; la extensibilidad igual a 68,15 ± 1,51 y la tensión de cizalla de 1,93 ± 0,01; las propiedades psicofisiológicas resultaron satisfactorias y no hubo cremado ni coalescencia.Conclusiones: se puede considerar, atendiendo a las mediciones realizadas en el tiempo evaluado, características satisfactorias para las cremas elaboradas siendo la de menor costo, la variante I del diseño F2. La estabilidad física de las formulaciones, sometidas incluso las bases a pruebas de centrifugación e influencia de la temperatura, es indicativo de una buena compatibilidad entre el biopolímero estudiado y los excipientes de la formulación
Introduction: after taking the sun, it is indispensable to repair the skin affected by harmful rays. The cosmeceuticals for use after sunbath have antinflammatory, relaxing, hydrating, soothing and regenerative elements of the epithelium, which prevent or mitigate the feeling of pain, tautness, burning and rash. Objective: to develop a regenerative chitin cream to be used after sun tanning, with due quality to repair and hydrate the skin. Methods: two experimental designs 2² (F1 and F2) were created in which glycerin and propilenglycol were used as humectants respectively. Ph and extensibility were measured as variables in addition to analyzing the psychophysiological properties, the shearing tension and the centrifugation tests as well as the temperature impact during 60 days. Results: there were no significant differences between propilenglycol and glycerin whereas the incidence of cetyl alcohol in extensibility and pH values was noticeable. The best variant was the no. 1 in the F2 design in which the cetyl alcohol was found at 4 percent and the propilenglycol at 3 percent. The pH value was 7.05 ± 0.00; the extensibility was 68.15 ± 1.51 and the shear tension was 1.93 ± 0.01. The psychophysiological properties were satisfactory and there was no creaming or coalescence. Conclusions: it may be considered that, according to the measurements made in the evaluated period of time, the characteristics are satisfactory for the prepared creams; being variant I of the F2 design the least expensive. The physical stability of formulations undergoing tests of centrifugation and temperature impact indicates good compatibility between the studied polymer and the excipients
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Beauty Lotions , Cosmetics , Hygroscopic AgentsABSTRACT
This study is aimed to evaluate skin whitening effects of Sanguisorba officinalis and Stichopus japonicus for cosmeceutical ingredients. The extract of Stichopus japonicus showed 61.78% inhibition of tyrosinase activity, and the mixture of Sanguisorba officinalis extract and Stichopus japonicus extract showed 59.14% inhibition of tyrosinase activity. On the clone M-3 cell meloanocyte, the mixture of Sanguisorba officinalis extract and Stichopus japonicus extract showed remarkable inhibition of melanogenesis. Also, those extracts were not irritable in ocular irritation test. It is concluded from these results that Sanguisorba officinalis and Stichopus japonicus have skin whitening effect. It could be used as natural depigmental material in cosmeceutical ingredients.
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Clone Cells , Monophenol Monooxygenase , Sanguisorba , Skin , StichopusABSTRACT
This study is aimed to evaluate skin whitening effects of Sanguisorba officinalis and Stichopus japonicus for cosmeceutical ingredients. The extract of Stichopus japonicus showed 61.78% inhibition of tyrosinase activity, and the mixture of Sanguisorba officinalis extract and Stichopus japonicus extract showed 59.14% inhibition of tyrosinase activity. On the clone M-3 cell meloanocyte, the mixture of Sanguisorba officinalis extract and Stichopus japonicus extract showed remarkable inhibition of melanogenesis. Also, those extracts were not irritable in ocular irritation test. It is concluded from these results that Sanguisorba officinalis and Stichopus japonicus have skin whitening effect. It could be used as natural depigmental material in cosmeceutical ingredients.
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Clone Cells , Monophenol Monooxygenase , Sanguisorba , Skin , StichopusABSTRACT
A indústria de produtos para cuidados com a pele cresce rapidamente e não há dúvidas sobre o enorme benefício desses produtos na rotina de cuidados diários na vida moderna, mas não existe nenhum reconhecimento legal dessa categoria quando comparamos com a definição legal de um cosmético ou de uma droga. Este artigo discute essa gama de produtos que fica entre os cosméticos (função decorativa) e as drogas (alterando a estrutura e a função da pele). Na verdade, os cosmecêuticos não são inofensivos como um cosmético, mas também não são medicamentos.