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Influence of facial threading on various physiological parameters of the skin: non-randomized trial involving adult women in Taiwan

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (5), 2018
Abstract: Background: Facial threading involves the removal of hairs to restore facial skin smoothness. However, its effectiveness has not been rigorously evaluated. Objective: To evaluate effects of facial threading on skin roughness, hydration, melanin index, and vellus hair on the face, complemented...

Diferenças entre cosméticos orgânicos e naturais: literatura esclarecedora para prescritores

Algumas indústrias de cosméticos têm almejado a produção ecologicamente correta e o comércio de insumos provenientes da biodiversidade. É apresentada neste trabalho revisão científica para profissionais que prescrevem esses produtos. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado em bases de dados ...

Evaluation of the presence of allergens in children's products available for sale in a big city

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (3), 2018
Abstract: Children's products are considered safe by the general population and doctors. Labels with terms such as "hypoallergenic" or "dermatologically recommended and tested" denote trust and credibility with the idea that they can be used by any individual. Patients with allergic contact dermatitis ma...

Sensitive skin: review of an ascending concept

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (4), 2017
Abstract: Sensitive skin is a condition characterized by stinging, burning and itching sensations. The diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of sensitive skin are still under discussion. In the last years, studies on its epidemiology have been performed, showing a high prevalence and impact on quality...

Allergy to hypoallergenic nail polish: does this exist?

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (3), 2017
Abstract The main allergen responsible for contact dermatitis to nail polish is tosylamide-formaldehyde resin. The so-called hypoallergenic nail polishes are suposedly free of agents that commonly trigger reactions. The commercially available products and their compositions were studied. It was observed ...

In vitro and cellular activities of the selected fruits residues for skin aging treatment

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 89 (1,supl), 2017
ABSTRACT Peel extracts of litchi and rambutan, and that of tamarind seed coat were investigated in relation to their utility in skin-aging treatments. Standardized extracts of tamarind were significantly (p < 0.05) more efficient at O2 •- scavenging (IC50 = 27.44 ± 0.09) than those of litchi an...

Aplicação do extrato da microalga Botryococcus braunii em formulações cosméticas fotoprotetoras

Diversos produtos tópicos são desenvolvidos a fim de se evitar os efeitos nocivos da radiação ultravioleta (UV), dentre eles, os protetores solares constituídos por filtros físicos e/ou químicos. No entanto, os filtros químicos podem promover eventos adversos, razão pela qual a busca de ativos e...

Development of sunscreen products containing passion fruit seed extract

Abstract Application of sunscreen is the most established method of protecting skin from premature aging and photoaging. In this study, the passion fruit seed extract, enriched with biologically beneficial phenolics, was formulated into sun-protective makeup product. The UVB protection of concealer mouss...

Guava: phytochemical composition of a potential source of antioxidants for cosmetic and/or dermatological applications

ABSTRACT Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a native fruit of the American tropics with commercial applications for its taste, flavor and aroma. Numerous pharmacological uses have been described for it, such as the antiseptic effect of its leaves, the use of the fresh fruit and tea from its leaves for the tre...

Gelatin-based microspheres crosslinked with glutaraldehyde and rutin oriented to cosmetics

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 52 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Glutaraldehyde (GTA) has been extensively used as a gelatin crosslinking agent, however, new natural ones have been suggested as more biocompatible. Polyphenols are possible candidates and the flavonols, such as rutin (RUT), also exhibit potential synergism with sunscreens and antioxidant agents...