From Kiwi Peels’ “End-of-Life” to Gold Nanoparticles: the Upcycling of a Waste DOI Creative Commons
Jennifer Gubitosa, Vito Rizzi, Filippo Maggi

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BioNanoScience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 1703 - 1725

Published: Aug. 21, 2023

Abstract Following a green approach, kiwi peels (a waste) were washed in hot water to obtain water-based polyphenolic extract (KPWW) used reduce Au 3+ (coming from HAuCl 4 solution) for forming gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). Indeed, KPWW, as shown after performing high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) analysis, is mainly composed by different polyphenols acting reductant agents, accomplishing red-ox reaction and decorating the AuNPs-KPWW surface. Spectroscopic morphologic techniques synergy investigating main features. Polyhedral-shaped plasmonic with mean size of 30±10 nm negative charge −40 mV thus obtained. The AuNPs’ stability was assessed under working conditions, role ionic strength, pH, temperature. photostability also irradiating solar simulator lamp. Both temperature light did not perturb AuNPs-KPWW. Thanks presence polyphenols, antioxidant skin-lightening properties positively demonstrated. Moreover, protective AuNPs scavenging H 2 O ·OH investigated inhibiting oxidation biomolecule. sunscreen ability estimated, theoretical calculation sun protection factor (SPF) determined. Finally, biocompatibility tested on endothelial colony-forming cells normal dermal fibroblasts human cell lines, revealing that affect viability alter morphology, demonstrating their safety potential application nanomedicine.

Language: Английский

Nanocelluloses as skin biocompatible materials for skincare, cosmetics, and healthcare: Formulations, regulations, and emerging applications DOI
Amin Meftahi, Pieter Samyn,

Sahar Abbasi Geravand

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Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 278, P. 118956 - 118956

Published: Dec. 2, 2021

Language: Английский

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis, and G. inflata) and Their Constituents as Active Cosmeceutical Ingredients DOI Creative Commons

Antonietta Cerulli,

Milena Masullo, Paola Montoro

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Cosmetics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 7 - 7

Published: Jan. 5, 2022

The interest in plant extracts and natural compounds cosmetic formulations is growing. Natural products may significantly improve cosmetics performance since they have both therapeutic-like properties, known as cosmeceutical effects. Glycyrrhiza genus, belonging to the Leguminosae family, comprises more than 30 species, widely distributed worldwide. rhizomes roots are most important medicinal parts currently used pharmaceutical industries production of functional foods food supplements. In last few years, their potential activities has greatly increased. spp. implemented for good whitening effect. biological effects especially ascribable occurrence specialized metabolites flavonoid class. This review focuses on botany chemistry main investigated (G. glabra, G. uralensis, inflata) along with categorized skin anti-aging, photoprotective, hair care, anti-acne. It been highlighted how, extracts, three flavonoids namely licochalcone A, glabridin, dehydroglyasperin C compounds. noteworthy that other molecules from licorice show These data suggest further investigations clarify value industries.

Language: Английский

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Bioinspired Janus All-Natural Electrospinning Membranes with Directional Water Transport as Ecofriendly Dry Facial Masks DOI
Yifan Si,

Chunxia Guo,

Xiaoyun Xu

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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(23), P. 7726 - 7738

Published: May 30, 2022

Facial masks cause huge pollution and resource waste, posing a serious threat to the ecological environment human health. Inspired by lotus leaves, bioinspired dry Janus all-natural facial mask (J-AFM) has been developed simple green-solvent-based electrospinning method. The J-AFM can drive water from outside directionally dissolve inner nanofiber layer of nutrients quickly, while keeping delaying moisture evaporation. Compared with commercial wet masks, reduce total weight 87 100% avoid plastic using paper-based packaging. In addition, waste active be reduced 100%. good antibacterial activity biocytocompatibility not only use preservatives but also shows an obvious skincare effect. This research trigger reform ecofriendly guide chemical industry toward sustainable healthy development.

Language: Английский

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β-Glucan extracts as high-value multifunctional ingredients for skin health: A review DOI
Pedro Sousa, Diana Tavares‐Valente, Manuela Amorim

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Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 322, P. 121329 - 121329

Published: Aug. 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Bacterial cellulose in cosmetic innovation: A review DOI
Nicole Folmann Lima,

Giselle Maria Maciel,

Nayara Pereira Lima

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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 275, P. 133396 - 133396

Published: June 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Overview of Peptides and Their Potential Roles in Skin Health and Beauty DOI Open Access
Leyang Wang, Zhijing Wu, Xinyu Wang

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Journal of Peptide Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 31(2)

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

ABSTRACT Peptides are molecules that consist of at least two amino acids linked by peptide bonds. The difference between peptides and proteins is primarily based on size structure. Typically, oligopeptides fewer than about 10–20 acids, polypeptides more 20 whereas usually made up 50 often contain multiple subunits as stated in the International Union Pure Applied Chemistry rules. Beyond nutritional properties, also structural components hormones, enzymes, toxins, antibiotics play several fundamental physiological roles body. Since introduction first commercial drug, insulin, peptide‐based drugs have gained increased interest. So far, 80 reached market for a wide range conditions, such diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, urological disorders. Meanwhile, significant attention cosmetic industry because their potential boosting skin health. In this review, were comprehensively summarized aspects sources, function, use cosmetics care, indications delivery peptides.

Language: Английский

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NEUROCOSMETICS: AN EXTENSIVE OVERVIEW DOI Open Access

SANJAI RAJAGOPAL,

GURUBARAN SIVANATHAN,

GIRIDHARA MAHADEVASWAMY

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International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 31 - 38

Published: March 7, 2025

The review on this fast-evolving field of neuro cosmetics, at the intersection neuroscience and cosmetic science, has interestingly led to innovative skincare treatment approaches. paper progresses from a basic discovery neurogenic inflammation made by substance P in 1996 more recent skin-brain axis 2015 its applications. focuses neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine serotonin, neuropeptides Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP), neuroendocrine cells, Merkel, Langerhans achieve skin homeostasis, control, aging. article looks neurocosmetic applications anti-aging, barrier enhancement, pigmentation management active ingredients acetyl hexapeptide-8, niacinamide, cannabidiol. Also reviewed are delivery systems including nanoencapsulation, microneedle technology, iontophoresis enhancing bioavailability penetration neuroactive compounds. A meta-analysis clinical trials is shown. One study, which lasted up 24 w, registered 27% decrease wrinkles an 18% increase elasticity with peptide complex; second one described 45% rosacea erythema Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH) Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid (TRPV1) antagonists. In review, emerging areas for future research AI-driven personalized neurocosmetics, interventions gut-brain-skin axis, chronocosmetics, epigenetic modulation, smart nanocarriers, bioelectronic therapies. Safety regulatory issues that arise commented on, emphasizing long-term studies standardized apt any researcher or dermatologist looking comprehensive overview how neurocosmetics hold transformative promise topical formulations.

Language: Английский

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Beyond Beauty: Neurocosmetics, the Skin–Brain Axis, and the Future of Emotionally Intelligent Skincare DOI Creative Commons
Diala Haykal, Enzo Berardesca, Kenji Kabashima

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Clinics in Dermatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2025

The bidirectional communication between the skin and brain has emerged as a promising scientific paradigm in dermatology cosmetic medicine. Neurocosmetics, frontier at intersection of neuroscience, dermatology, psychodermatology, aim to target this skin-brain axis enhance not only health but also emotional well-being. This commentary explores underlying neurocutaneous neuroimmune mechanisms, emerging role microbiome emotion-linked responses, how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can help personalize these strategies. convergence neuroscience may pave way for new generation evidence-based skincare with psychophysiological impact, transformative concept both clinical practice.

Language: Английский

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Lipopeptides development in cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications: A comprehensive review DOI Creative Commons

Melania Pilz,

Philipp Cavelius,

Farah Qoura

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Biotechnology Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 108210 - 108210

Published: July 17, 2023

Lipopeptides are surface active, natural products of bacteria, fungi and green-blue algae origin, having diverse structures functionalities. In analogy, a number chemical synthesis techniques generated new designer lipopeptides with desirable features functions. Lipopetides self-assembly guided, supramolecular compounds which have the capacity high-density presentation functional epitopes at nanostructures. This feature contributes to their successful application in several industry sectors, including food, feed, personal care, pharmaceutics. this comprehensive review, novel class ribosomally synthesized is introduced alongside more commonly occuring non-ribosomal lipopeptides. We highlight key representatives most researched as well recently described lipopeptide families, emphasis on structural features, associated The common biological, hybrid production routes lipopeptides, prominent analogues derivatives also discussed. Furthermore, genetic engineering strategies aimed increasing yields, diversity biological activity summarized exemplified. With respect application, work mainly details potential care cosmetics cleansing agents, moisturizer, anti-aging/anti-wrinkling, skin whitening preservative agents pharmaceutical anitimicrobial vaccines, immunotherapy, cancer drugs. Given that review addresses human applications, we conclude topic safety formulations sustainable production.

Language: Английский

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Delivery of Active Peptides by Self-Healing, Biocompatible and Supramolecular Hydrogels DOI Creative Commons
Seyedeh Rojin Shariati Pour,

Sara Oddis,

Marianna Barbalinardo

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Molecules, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(6), P. 2528 - 2528

Published: March 10, 2023

Supramolecular and biocompatible hydrogels with a tunable pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.6 lead wide variety of formulations useful for many different topical applications compatible the skin pH. An in vitro viability/cytotoxicity test gel components demonstrated that they are non-toxic, as cells continue proliferate after 48 h. analysis mechanical properties demonstrates have moderate strength an excellent linear viscoelastic range absence proper breaking point, confirmed thixotropy experiments. Two cosmetic active peptides (Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5) were successfully added their transdermal permeation was analysed Franz diffusion cells. The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) analyses withdrawn samples receiving solutions showed Trifluoroacetyl permeated considerable amount while almost no tripeptide-5 observed.

Language: Английский

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