UV filters: challenges and prospects

A Jesus, E Sousa, MT Cruz, H Cidade, JMS Lobo… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of sunscreens is an established and recommended practice to protect skin from
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …

Plant extracts as skin care and therapeutic agents

M Michalak - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural ingredients have been used for centuries for skin treatment and care. Interest in the
health effects of plants has recently increased due to their safety and applicability in the …

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins: an updated review of their natural sources, synthesis, and potentials

F Nie, L Liu, J Cui, Y Zhao, D Zhang, D Zhou, J Wu, B Li… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs), as a class of compounds widely found in plants, are
particularly abundant in grapes and blueberries. It is a polymer comprising many different …

Influence of Benincasa hispida Peel Extracts on Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Activities, including Molecular Docking Simulation

P Phumat, S Chaichit, S Potprommanee, W Preedalikit… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Benincasa hispida peel, a type of postconsumer waste, is considered a source of beneficial
phytochemicals. Therefore, it was subjected to investigation for biological activities in this …

A potential valorization strategy of wine industry by-products and their application in cosmetics—Case study: Grape pomace and grapeseed

SM Ferreira, L Santos - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Grape pomace and grapeseed are agro-industrial by-products, whose inadequate treatment
generates socioeconomic and environmental concerns. Nevertheless, it is possible to …

Anthocyanin-related pigments: Natural allies for skin health maintenance and protection

P Correia, P Araújo, C Ribeiro, H Oliveira, AR Pereira… - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Human skin is commonly described as a particularly dynamic and complex environment,
with a physiological balance continuously orchestrated by numerous internal and external …

Grape Pomace for Topical Application: Green NaDES sustainable extraction, skin permeation studies, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities characterization in …

A Punzo, E Porru, A Silla, P Simoni, P Galletti, A Roda… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Food waste is a global problem due to its environmental and economic impact, so there is
great demand for the exploitation of new functional applications. The winemaking process …

Voltammetric behavior, flavanol and anthocyanin contents, and antioxidant capacity of grape skins and seeds during ripening (Vitis vinifera var. Merlot, Tannat, and …

N Benbouguerra, T Richard, C Saucier, F Garcia - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Skin and seed grape extracts of three red varieties (Merlot, Tannat, and Syrah) at different
stages of ripening were studied for their total phenolic content (TPC) by using the Folin …

[HTML][HTML] Sunscreen protection factor enhancement through supplementation with Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L) ethanolic extract

MD Mota, AN da Boa Morte, LCRC e Silva… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The use of plant bioactives in cosmetic formulations are increasing due to the search for new
sustainable sources of raw materials, greater concern for safety and possible social impacts …

Safety and Photoprotective Efficacy of a Sunscreen System Based on Grape Pomace (Vitis vinifera L.) Phenolics from Winemaking

AA Hübner, FD Sarruf, CA Oliveira, AV Neto… - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
In winemaking, a large amount of grape pomace is produced that is rich in polyphenolics
and highly beneficial for human health, as phenols are useful for skin ultraviolet (UV) …