[HTML][HTML] A review of moisturizers; history, preparation, characterization and applications

SM Mawazi, J Ann, N Othman, J Khan, SO Alolayan… - Cosmetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Moisturizers are one of the most widely used preparations in cosmetics and have been
extensively used to soften the skin for consumers. Moisturizers work effectively in combating …

[HTML][HTML] Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology

B Salehi, F Sharopov, T Boyunegmez Tumer… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Symphytum species belongs to the Boraginaceae family and have been used for centuries
for bone breakages, sprains and rheumatism, liver problems, gastritis, ulcers, skin problems …

[HTML][HTML] Ethnopharmacological in vitro studies on Austria's folk medicine—An unexplored lore in vitro anti-inflammatory activities of 71 Austrian traditional herbal drugs

S Vogl, P Picker, J Mihaly-Bison, N Fakhrudin… - Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance In Austria, like in most Western countries,
knowledge about traditional medicinal plants is becoming scarce. Searching the literature …

Ethnopharmacological analysis of medicinal plants and animals used in the treatment and management of pain in Mauritius

DP Sreekeesoon, MF Mahomoodally - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2014 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Pain is a multi-faceted and multi-factorial condition which
is challenging to manage and treat. Conventional therapies such as analgesics, Non …

A systematic review of medicinal plants used for weight loss in Brazil: Is there potential for obesity treatment?

LM Cercato, PAS White, FK Nampo… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Obesity is a pandemic disease and its prevalence is still
increasing. Moreover, it has important costs to public health. In Brazil, many plants are used …

Natural film based on pectin and allantoin for wound healing: obtaining, characterization, and rat model

KZM Valle, RA Saucedo Acuña… - BioMed Research …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. In our days, several approaches reported the use of natural compounds in
medical applications. Among them, pectin and allantoin are nontoxic, biocompatible, and …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicosis by plant alkaloids in humans and animals in Colombia

GJ Diaz - Toxins, 2015 - mdpi.com
Due to its tropical location, chains of mountains, inter-Andean valleys, Amazon basin area,
eastern plains and shores on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Colombia has many …

Sensitive skin: Active ingredients on the spotlight

MS Ferreira, JM Sousa Lobo… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Sensitive skin is characterized by self‐reported sensory perceptions in response
to stimuli that should not provoke unpleasant sensations. Cosmetic products for sensitive …

Comparative study of the biological activity of allantoin and aqueous extract of the comfrey root

VL Savić, VD Nikolić, IA Arsić… - Phytotherapy …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the biological activity of pure allantoin (PA) and aqueous extract of
the comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) root (AECR) standardized to the allantoin content. Cell …

[HTML][HTML] Current knowledge on interactions of plant materials traditionally used in skin diseases in Poland and Ukraine with human skin microbiota

N Melnyk, I Vlasova, W Skowrońska, A Bazylko… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Skin disorders of different etiology, such as dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis,
wounds, burns, and others, are widely spread in the population. In severe cases, they …