Lotion Research Articles

The Effect of Product Quality and Price Perceptions on Purchase Decisions of Scarlett Body Lotion at Vilshop, Madiun City

This research was conducted to analyze and determine the effect of product quality on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Body Lotion at Vilshop, Madiun City. The data analysis technique used is Partial Least squares (PLS). The results showed that product quality had a positive effect on purchasing decisions for Scarlett body lotion at Vilshop, Madiun City, which was acceptable, with a path coefficient of 0.503052 and a T-statistic value of 5.551291 > 1.96 (from table Zα = 0.05) or P-Value 0.000 <0.05, with a significant (positive) result. Then, price perception has a positive effect on purchasing decisions for Scarlett body lotion at Vilshop, Madiun City, with a path coefficient of 0.412970 and a T-statistic value of 4.207986 > 1.96 (from table value Zα = 0.05) or P-value 0.000 <0.05, with significant (positive) results.

Extraction and Characterization of Coconut Oil in Cream Production

The use of coconut oil as a moisturiser in cream manufacture has been a recent topic of discussion. In this work, coconut oil was extracted from coconut seeds using the Soxhlet extraction method, and the resulting oil was then characterised and utilised to make cream. As a solvent, regular hexane was employed during the extraction procedure. The coconut seeds' poximate composition reveals that their moisture content ranges from 38 to 48 percent, along with ash (1 to 4 percent), lipids (18 to 20 percent), protein (6 to 7 percent), fibre (3 to 10 percent), and carbs (15 to 22 percent). According to the analysis's findings, coconut seed oil has a yield percentage of 20.11%, a pH of 5.03, a refractive index of 0.81, and a specific gravity of 0.97. 208.61 mg KOH/g of saponification value, Acid value of 4.207mgKOH, peroxide value of 33.20mgKOH/kg, and iodine value of 12.54gI/100g. Using the fundamental ingredients of moisturizer(s), emulsifier system, water, and preservative, body moisturising cream was created in the lab. The percentage yield, colour, specific gravity, and pH of the created cream were assessed and compared to commercial cream. Evaluation revealed that the manufactured cream met requirements and had acceptable moisturization. The body lotion made from coconut oil had a constant texture, showed little patch reactivity, and smelled well.
 Conclusion: Since coconut seed oil cream has superior quality than commercial body lotion, it can be utilised for cosmetic purposes.

Determination of Heavy Metals in Selected Cosmetic Products sold in Nepal

Introduction: Cosmetics are a significant source of heavy metals, as they contain various chemicals as ingredients and additives. There are concerns about the presence of hazardous chemicals in cosmetics, including heavy metals. The objective of this study was to assess the levels of heavy metals, specifically lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Arsenic (As), in bathing soaps, shampoos, face creams, and bulk powders sold in Nepal.
 Methods: Fourteen different brands of bathing soaps, shampoos, face creams and bulk powders were purchased from local markets of major cities of seven provinces of Nepal to determine the concentrations of three metals (Pb, Cd and As) by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS).
 Results: The results showed that lead was detected in four samples, and all of them exceeded the permissible limit. Arsenic was detected in only one sample, which also exceeded the limit.
 Conclusion: This study demonstrates that some cosmetic products in Nepal contain heavy metals, such as Pb, Cd, and As, above the permissible limits. The continuous use of such products may result in harmful effects, and consumers should exercise caution. Manufacturers must be informed of their products' status to eliminate these heavy metals, and regulatory guidelines should be strictly enforced, accompanied by routine analytical checks, to ensure that cosmetics are safe for human use.

Efficacy of a Cosmetic Treatment in Decreasing the Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis in Babies, Children, and Adults: A Pilot Study

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory and pruritic skin disease with a worldwide progressive increase in its incidence. In this clinical study, we studied the effect of a cosmetic treatment composed of a cleanser, and a body and face cream, on subjects (babies, children, and adults) suffering from mild-to-moderate AD. The product effect on AD clinical signs was investigated by SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index, subjective evaluation, skin erythema index, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements. The products were shown to be effective in improving the AD scoring by SCORAD in all the groups, and a trend towards the decrease of the erythema index and the TEWL in the adult population. An improvement in itching sensation, skin redness, and skin dryness scoring was also reported by the subjects. Results from this study demonstrate the efficacy of the tested products in decreasing the overall AD severity through 28 days of treatment. Overall, the first results occurred within 14 days of treatment.

Formulation and evaluation of anti-acne face cream

Now a day’s the majority of Indians are affected by the persistent skin illness known as acne vulgaris. Sebaceous glands are involved in the chronic inflammatory skin condition known as acne. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acne), altered follicular keratinization, inflammation, and androgen-induced enhanced sebum hyper-production are four primary pathophysiology. Due to their minimal adverse effects, many now prefer using herbal products over synthetic ones. We create the anti-acne face cream using ingredients like Manjishtha, Aloe Vera, and almond oil. Indian madder, also known as Rubia cordifolia, is found close to streams and rivers. It contains additional qualities including anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, etc. and is typically used to treat acne. Almond oil is filled with vitamin E, and aloe vera is advantageous and mostly used to cure skin conditions. Certain evaluation test are performed to check whether cream suitable for human skin, its checks whether cream cause the irritancy after applying to skin or not.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Antifungal Activity Test of Nanosilver in Body Lotion Preparation

Nanosilver is a nanoparticle known for its good antifungal ability. This study aims to determine the synthesis process and characterization of nanosilver produced and the antifungal activity of nanosilver in body lotion preparations. Body lotion in this study was made using a body lotion base which includes stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, TEA, glycerin, olive oil and distilled water. F1, F2, and F3 have nanosilver content of 10%, 15% and 20%, respectively. F4, as the positive control, contained methylparaben and F5 as a negative control. The body lotion produced in this study has a colour, aroma and texture that panellists prefer. The body lotion produced does not irritate the skin, is homogeneous, has good spreadability and has a pH value of 7. Nanosilver in this study was synthesized using a chemical reduction method with sodium citrate as a reducer and stabilizer. The synthesized nanosilver was characterized using a Transmission electron Microscope (TEM) and UV-Vis spectrophotometer to determine the nanosilver’s shape, size and stability. The nanosilver produced has a round shape with an average particle diameter of 34.793 nm and has good stability because it has a wavelength absorption peak that is not large. Namely, at week-0, nanosilver has an absorption peak at a wavelength of 415.20 nm, and week-8 has an absorption peak at a wavelength of 423 nm. The antifungal activity test using the direct microscope count (DMC) method was conducted for eight weeks. Until week 8, it showed that each formulation experienced an increase in fungal hyphae, reaching 34.4% for F1, 21.2% for F2, 19.8% for F3, 16.8% for F4 and 46% for F5. From the results of this study, it can be seen that nanosilver can suppress fungal activity in body lotion preparations.

Multi-omic approach to decipher the impact of skincare products with pre/postbiotics on skin microbiome and metabolome.

Although pre/pro/postbiotics have become more prevalent in dermatologic and cosmetic fields, the mode of action when topically applied is largely unknown. A multi-omic approach was applied to decipher the impact of the skincare products with pre/postbiotics on skin microbiome and metabolome. Subjects with dry skin applied a body wash and body lotion with or without pre/postbiotics for 6 weeks. Skin hydration was measured at baseline, 3 and 6 weeks. Skin swabs were collected for 16S rRNA gene sequencing, metagenomics and metabolomics analysis. Skin hydration significantly increased in both groups. The prebiotic group significantly reduced opportunistic pathogens, e.g., Pseudomonas stutzeri and Sphingomonas anadarae, and increased the commensals, e.g., Staphylococcus equorum, Streptococcus mitis, Halomonas desiderata. Bacterial sugar degradation pathways were enriched in the prebiotic group, while fatty acid biosynthesis pathways were reduced in control. The changes on skin metabolome profiles by the products were more prominent. The prebiotic group performed greater modulation on many clinically-relevant metabolites compared to control. Correlation analysis showed H. desiderata and S. mitis positively correlated with skin hydration, P. stutzeri and S. anadarae negatively correlated with the metabolites that are positively associated with skin hydration improvement. This holistic study supported a hypothesis that the pre/postbiotics increased skin hydration through the modulation of skin microbiome, metabolic pathways and metabolome.

Skin sensitisation prediction using read-across, an illustrative next generation risk assessment (NGRA) case study for vanillin

Skin sensitisation is a key adverse human health effect to be addressed in the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. Regulatory demands and scientific progress have led to the development of a Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) framework, relying on the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAM) Defined Approaches (DA) and read-across instead of generating animal data. This case study illustrates the application of read-across for the prediction of the skin sensitisation potential of vanillin at the hypothetical use concentration of 0.5% in a shower gel and face cream. A three-step process was applied to select the most suitable analogues based on their protein reactivity, structural characteristics, physicochemical properties, skin metabolism profile and availability of skin sensitisation data. The applied read-across approach predicted a weak skin sensitiser potential for vanillin corresponding with a Local Lymph Node Assay EC3 value of 10%. Based on this EC3 value a point of departure of 2500 μg/cm2 was derived, resulting in an acceptable exposure level (AEL) of 25 μg/cm2. Because the consumer exposure levels (CEL) for the face cream (13.5 μg/cm2) and shower gel (0.05 μg/cm2) scenarios were lower than the AEL, the NGRA concluded both uses as safe.

Literature Review : Potensi Tanaman Mawar Merah (Rosa damascena) Beserta Kandungan Senyawa di Dalamnya

Processing of plants as medicine or as industrial products is mostly done nowadays, for example in the beauty industry. Rossa damascena is a plant that can be used as a medicinal plant. This flower has many benefits, its essential oil and extract have long been used in body wash products, perfumes, skin lotions and medicines. However, there is not much management and distribution of drugs circulating in the community. The processing of these medicinal plants is a promising matter for pharmacists, because utilizing medicinal plants to be used as medicine can expand the nomenclature of drugs. The method used is the collection and screening of data that has inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results obtained are various information regarding the compound content and its potency contained in Rosa damascena.

Adolescents' Knowledge and Attitudes Related to Hand Eczema: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Hand eczema (HE) is a common inflammatory skin disease occurring in subjects of any age. Literature data on knowledge of HE in different age-groups are scarce. To evaluate knowledge and attitudes related to HE among adolescents. A total of 258 high school students were invited to participate in this project. A specially designed questionnaire created on the base of previous studies was used to assess adolescents' knowledge of HE. HE was self-reported answering the validated single question "Have you ever had hand eczema?" Data from 243 students (94.2% response rate) were obtained for final analysis. There were 117 (48.1%) females and 126 (51.9%), males with a mean age of 16.0±1.7 years. Sixty-eight students (28%) reported a personal history of HE, and 32.8% declared having knowledge of HE. More females than males (P=0.023) declared that they knew what HE was (39.3% and 26.2%, respectively). Hand cream was used on a regular basis by 49% of adolescents. Females used hand cream more frequently (P<0.001) than males. No difference in declared knowledge of HE was found between subjects with and without a personal history of hand lesions. Students declaring having adequate knowledge of HE used hand cream more commonly (P=0.045). Although HE is a common disease in the general population, including adolescents, less than a third of subjects were aware of this entity. Almost half were using hand cream, but interestingly, personal history of HE did not increase the regular application of hand cream.

Exploring the Efficacy of Extracts for Cosmetic Creams: In Vivo and In Vitro Assessments

Plants with therapeutic potential are a rich resource for the inhabitants of a country, with Romania among them, having a diverse flora not only from plants but also from fungi. New trends in biopharmaceuticals are also addressed in studies related to topical administration, representing a great advantage; research has determined biological activities in vivo and in vitro. This study aimed to present the main active compounds from extracts of Lactarius piperatus, Centaurea cyanus, and Ribes rubrum. In vitro (DPPH scavenging activity and reducing power) and in vivo activities were determined. A survey of hydrating cosmetic products and the completion of a patch test (in vivo test) under dermatological control were realized to confirm the skin compatibility of the product in a panel of human subjects after a single application. The cosmetic product did not induce allergic reactions, erythema, irritation, or itching. This study showed that the extracts incorporated in the formulation of the face cream had a nutricosmetic effect. The research demonstrated a result of increasing skin elasticity and an anti-inflammatory effect following direct application to the skin of volunteers. The product offered in vitro/in vivo protection against the action of free radicals; it was effective in reducing the side effects of exposure to the action of blue light.

Analysis of Hydroquinone and Kojic Acid Content in Three Brand Body Lotions Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Treatment of hyperpigmentation can be done with several compounds, including a combination of hydroquinone and kojic acid in cosmetic preparations that are considered safe and effective. This study aims to analyze the levels of hydroquinone and kojic acid in three trademarks of body lotion using HPLC. The study used HPLC at a wavelength of 283 nm. The stationary phase used was C18, and the mobile phase was a mixture of acetonitrile:aquabidest (20:80, v/v) with a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Validation tests were carried out, including linearity, sensitivity (LOD and LOQ), selectivity, precision, and accuracy. The analytical method was applied to 3 body lotion preparations. The linearity test of hydroquinone and kojic acid with a value of r = 0.999; Hydroquinone LOD 0.274 g/mL; LOQ of hydroquinone 0.913 g/mL; LOD of kojic acid 0.420 g/mL; LOQ of kojic acid 1,401 g/mL; selectivity test 1.5; the precision test of hydroquinone and kojic acid resulted in the value of %RSD 2%; hydroquinone accuracy 99.200-100.450%; kojic acid 99.454-100.450%. The content of hydroquinone body lotion brand A, 0.854%, B 0.470%, and C 1.557%, kojic acid content in body lotion brand A 0.823%, B 0.510%, and C 1.497%. The results showed that all the results of the validation test fulfill the requirements of the validation parameters and the results of the analysis of the content of hydroquinone and kojic acid in the three trademarks of body lotion fulfill the requirements. Keywords: Body lotion; hydroquinone levels; kojic acid

Pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Harga terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Konsumen Hand and Body Lotion Marina di Kota Bandung

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality and price on consumer repurchase intention of Marina hand and body lotion in Bandung City. Research methodology: This study used a quantitative approach with an online questionnaire survey method. Data analysis included multiple regression using SPSS version 25. Results: The results showed that product quality and price partially had a positive and significant effect on repurchase intention. Limitations: This study used 100 respondents who had used Marina's hand and body lotion products with a limited research focus only in the city of Bandung. Contribution: The findings of this study can contribute to further research and can be used as a basis for consideration in Marina company decision making to keep consumers buying back products by increasing product quality and price. Novelty: Testing the effect of product quality and price on repurchase intention in research subjects who had used Marina's hand and body lotion products, with the majority of student respondents living in Bandung as the locus of research.

Penerapan Perawatan Kaki Dan Kuku Terhadap Peningkatan Sirkulasi Perifer Pada Penderita Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)

Background . Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is the most severe stages disease vessels blood chronic , oriented CLI management on effort to anticipate doing amputation by pushing a severe infection happens on wound and healing the wound easier. One wrong possible intervention done to increase peripheral circulation and prevent the occurance of amputation consequence on severe infection is circulation maintenance. Purpose Describe feet application and nail care _ enhancement of peripheral circulation to fill a need safety of patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) . Method : This is a descriptive study uses a study case approach with a Nursing process approach . Subject of the study was one participant . Results the client felt painful on the feet , it started by feeling numb and cold on her left toes, then purple spots and several days later the spots were changed to be black and widespread to her calf . cold acral, nursing diagnosis enforced impaired peripheral tissue perfusion. Nursing Intervention: feet and nail care, Evaluation: decreased pain scale, increased muscle strength, changed in acral temperature and no changed in capillary refill. Conclusion : Giving circulation maintenance on client Mrs. S with CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) for 5 days management was effective because on the fifth day client said painful on her left lower extremity decreased so that she could move , and client said she felt comfortable and relax after washing and cleaning her feet using warm water , soap , body lotion and cuting her toenails.&#x0D; Keywords : CLI, foot care , peripheral circulation, pain

Sericin: From Cocoons as a Raw Material to Cosmetics

Background: Sericin is a hydrophilic and adhesive protein that provides structural integrity to the silkworm cocoon. Objective: The study aimed to develop sericin isolated from Indian BV mulberry silk cocoons as a cosmetic raw material and study its sensory impact. Methods: Sericin was isolated using high-temperature and high-pressure techniques without the use of chemicals. Native and hydrolyzed sericin were studied for suitability in cosmetic formulations. Lastly, their safety was established using a primary irritation patch test in twenty-four healthy volunteers, and the impact of sericin on skin care formulation was studied. Results: Both native and hydrolyzed sericin were studied for their application in personal care products. Native sericin was difficult to process due to its gelling behavior. Hydrolyzed sericin was readily formulated in skin lotion and was found to be stable for 3 months under accelerated conditions. Sericin and its formulations did not cause any skin irritation and were found to be well-tolerated. Formulation with 0.01% w/w hydrolyzed sericin was best accepted among the panelists. Conclusion: The study establishes the use of sericin isolated from mulberry silkworms as a sensory enhancer for skin care applications.

Formulation and Evaluation of Rice Face Cream

Abstract: The skin healing benefits of rice have been. known for centuries. Rice is potentially be incorporated into cosmetic formulations. However no scientific evidence supports their role in skin care product Aloe vera is medicinal plant. It is used as traditionally from ancient year in various herbal medicines such Ayurveda ,siddha, and Homeopathic cosmetics and some medicinal products are made up from the mucilaginous tissue in the centre of aloe vera leaf and called aloe vera gel Aloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents. The aim of this project is to design and develop rice face. Cream, and to which for the brightness of skin.

Risk assessment, surveillance, and nonpharmaceutical prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: results of amulticentric survey among the German-speaking radiation oncology community.

Radiation dermatitis (RD) represents one of the most frequent side effects in radiotherapy (RT). Despite technical progress, mild and moderate RD still affects major subsets of patients and identification and management of patients with ahigh risk of severe RD is essential. We sought to characterize surveillance and nonpharmaceutical preventive management of RD in German-speaking hospitals and private centers. We conducted asurvey on RD among German-speaking radiation oncologists inquiring for their evaluation of risk factors, assessment methods, and nonpharmaceutical preventive management of RD. Atotal of 244health professionals from public and private institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland participated in the survey. RT-dependent factors were deemed most relevant for RD onset followed by lifestyle factors, emphasizing the impact of treatment conceptualization and patient education. While abroad majority of 92.8% assess RD at least once during RT, 59.0% of participants report RD at least partially arbitrarily and 17.4% stated to classify RD severity solely arbitrarily. 83.7% of all participants were unaware of patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Consensus exists on some lifestyle recommendations like avoidance of sun exposure (98.7%), hot baths (95.1%), and mechanical irritation (91.8%) under RT, while deodorant use (63.4% not at all, 22.1% with restrictions) or application of skin lotion (15.1% disapproval) remain controversial and are not recommended by guidelines or evidence-based practices. Identification of patients at an increased risk of RD and subsequent implementation of adequate preventive measures remain relevant and challenging aspects of clinical routines. Consensus exists on several risk factors and nonpharmaceutical prevention recommendations, while RT-dependent risk factors, e.g., the fractionation scheme, or hygienic measures like deodorant use remain controversial. Surveillance is widely lacking methodology and objectivity. Intensifying outreach in the radiation oncology community is needed to improve practice patterns.

Pengaruh Content Marketing dan Electronic Word of Mouth Pada Media Sosial Instagram Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Vaseline Hand &amp; Body Lotion

This study intends to certain the impact of content marketing and electronic word of mouth on Padang City residents’ decisions to purchase Vaseline hand &amp; body lotion products. Reseacrh of this kind is casual research of this kind reaserch. The inhabitants 0f Padang City who have purchase and witnessed content marketing for Vaseline hand &amp; body lotion good make up the study’s population. Using the Chocran formula and the purposive sampling method, the number of samples out of a total of 100 samples is determined. The information used was gathered by the distribution of questionnaires to residents of Padang City that had predetermined parameters. Using SPSS 22 as the analytical tool, descriptive and inductive analyses were performed. The findings demonstrated that content marketing and electronic word of mouth both had a substantial and positive impact on consumers’ decisions to buy products. Electronic word of mouth also had a strong and positive impact on consumers’ decisions to buy products.

The modulation of pain in reward processing is reflected by increased P300 and delta oscillation

Pain elicits the desire for a reward to alleviate the unpleasant sensation. This may be a consequence of facilitated neural activities in the reward circuit. However, the temporal modulation of pain on reward processing remains unclear. We addressed this issue by recording electroencephalogram when participants received win or loss feedback in a simple gambling task. Pain treatment was conducted on 33 participants with topical capsaicin cream and on 33 participants with hand cream as a control. Results showed that pain generally increased the P300 amplitude for both types of feedback but did not affect feedback-related negativity (FRN). A significant interaction effect of treatment (painful, non-painful) and outcome (win, loss) was observed on delta oscillation as pain only enhanced the power of win feedback. In addition, the FRN and theta oscillation responded more to loss feedback, but this effect was unaffected by pain. These findings indicate that pain may enhance secondary value representation and evaluation processes of rewards, but does not influence primary distinction of reward or reward expectation. The temporal unfolding of how pain affects reward-related neural activities highlights the prominent impact of pain on high-level cognitive processes associated with reward.

Utilization of Barracuda Fish Skin Gelatin (Sphyraena) in Making Body Lotion with the Addition of Liquid Smoke as an Antioxidant and Antibacterial

Gelatin can be used as an emulsifier, thickener, and humectant in body lotions. Body lotion must contain natural ingredients that can prevent skin damage such as liquid smoke, which is a natural ingredient that can be used as an antioxidant and antibacterial. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of gelatin on the features of body lotion and the effect of adding liquid immediately as an antioxidant and antibacterial. The treatments used were gelatin with different concentrations (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) in the opening study and liquid smoke concentrations of 0%, 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7% in the main study with three repetition times. Parameters observed were viscosity, hedonic, pH, antioxidant activity, and TPC. The analysis revealed that all test parameters had a significant effect (P&lt;0.05). The addition of gelatin with a concentration of 3% was the best treatment, with a viscosity value of 2847± 89,37 cP (according to SNI 16-4399-1996) and a hedonic value of 5.73&lt;µ&lt;5.91 (preferred by the panelists). While the best treatment for adding liquid smoke as an antioxidant and antibacterial was 0,7% liquid smoke with an antioxidant activity value of 34.87±0.325%, a TPC value of 2.46±0.071 log colonies/g, a pH value of 7.12± 0.025 and did not cause skin irritation.