This article includes an updated review of the classification, uses and side effects of
surfactants for their application in the cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical …

Background The use of sunscreens is mandatory, especially in countries with high ultraviolet
(UV) incidence. In consequence, there has been a growing interest in using compounds …

The use of plant extracts in skin-care cosmetics is a modern trend due to their richness in
polyphenols that act as anti-aging molecules. Hibiscus roseus is a perennial species …

Marine fungi and, particularly, endophytic species have been recognised as one of the most
prolific sources of structurally new and diverse bioactive secondary metabolites with multiple …

Among photosynthetic microorganisms, Cyanobacteria and Microalgae species have been
highly studied thank to their high value-added compounds for several industrial applications …

Background: The marigold plant is widely used as herbal medicine due to presences of
many phyto constituents. In ancient time extract of marigold flower used as the remedy …

Modern cosmetology is an advanced discipline related to other areas of science, such as
chemistry, pharmacy, biology, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Available cosmetics are …

The bioactive ingredients derived from various plants have commonly therapeutic potentials
for different diseases. Opuntia spp., belonging to the Cactaceae family, carry a significant …

Polysaccharides are highly variable and complex biomolecules whose inventory of
structures is still very incomplete, as nature still preserves unexplored biotopes. Plants …

Acne is considered a chronic skin inflammation that affects young people and adults of
different age groups. Its etiology is multifactorial and triggers from mild lesions to …