Cosmetic Ingredients Research Articles

Bacteriological Quality Test of Southeast Sulawesi Honey to Support Functional Food

Honey is widely utilized as a food and beverage additive in the industrial field, as a cosmetic ingredient, and as a medicinal ingredient from ulcer disease, coronary heart disease. However, honey does not always have guaranteed quality, because the processing process is less hygienic, so that microorganisms can grow and multiply, and become less safe if consumed. The purpose of the study was to test the bacteriological quality of processed honey in the people of southeast Sulawesi. This type of research is an experiment using the MPN (Most Probably Number) method, identification test, gram staining, biochemical tests. The results showed that out of 20 honey samples, 6 honey samples were found to be positive for Coliform bacteria, of the 6 positive samples, biochemical testing was continued and 1 sample was found to be positive for E.coli bacteria. The conclusion of the study is that the Colifrom and E. coli bacteria found in honey samples in dunga come from the containers used that are less hygienic.

Halal enzymatic cosmetic ingredients: the role of enzymes in ingredients selection

The large Muslim population in the world lead to an increasing demand for halal products. One of the halal products that is still difficult to determine is cosmetic products. The cosmetics industry is still dominated by non-halal products. One of the active ingredients that is currently popular is the use of enzymes. Many enzymes that isolated from living organisms come from pigs or halal animals that are not slaughtered according to the Islamic law. Ensuring that enzymes used in cosmetics are derived from halal sources is mandatory for achieving halal certification. Cosmetic enzymes generated from microorganisms through fermentation can be considered halal if the raw materials and growth medium are halal-compliant. Compliance with regional and international standards, such as the Indonesian Ulema Council's Fatwa and the Malaysian Cosmetic and Personal Care Standard, is crucial for halal cosmetics. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the role of enzymes in the selection of Halal-compliant cosmetic ingredients. The source of the enzymes employed is one approach to assess the halalness of cosmetic products. The utilization of halal enzymes is necessary to give Muslims assurance while using a cosmetic product. Enzymes that are considered halal are enzymes that sourced from plants.

Bioteknologi Kombucha Bunga Telang Sebagai Formulasi dan Sediaan Spray dalam Menghambat Pertumbuhan Fungi Fusarium solani Penyebab Penyakit Tanaman Komoditas Hortikultura

Based on the results of previous research, butterfly pea flower kombucha has been proven that apart from being able to be used as a probiotic drink to enhance the immune system, it can be used as an active ingredient in medicines and cosmetics, a raw material for organic liquid fertilizer, and also in formulations and spray preparations designed to inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi that cause wilt. concave, and brownish on the stems of horticultural commodity plants. This research aims to make a fermented solution of butterfly pea flower kombucha as a formulation and spray preparation designed as an antifungal for Fusarium solani. The Fusarium solani antifungal test of each formulation and the telang flower kombucha spray preparation was carried out using disc diffusion. One-way ANOVA and post hoc analysis are the statistical analyzes used in this research. Based on the one-way ANOVA test with a p value of <0.05 each, followed by post hoc analysis, it was proven that butterfly pea flower kombucha at a sugar concentration of 40% was significantly different as an antifungal for Fusarium solani compared to 20% and 30%. The conclusion in this study is that a sugar concentration of 40% in this study is the best treatment as an antifungal for Fusarium solani, so that apart from being used as a probiotic drink, butterfly pea flower kombucha in this study has the potential to be used as an antifungal for Fusarium solani.

Chaga mushroom: a super-fungus with countless facets and untapped potential.

Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom) is an inexpensive fungus with a broad range of traditional and medicinal applications. These applications include therapy for breast, cervix, and skin cancers, as well as treating diabetes. However, its benefits are virtually untapped due to a limited understanding of its mycochemical composition and bioactivities. In this article, we explore the ethnobotany, mycochemistry, pharmacology, traditional therapeutic, cosmetic, and prospective agricultural uses. The review establishes that several secondary metabolites, such as steroids, terpenoids, and other compounds exist in chaga. Findings on its bioactivity have demonstrated its ability as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antitumor agent. The study also demonstrates that Chaga powder has a long history of traditional use for medicinal purposes, pipe smoking rituals, and mystical future forecasts. The study further reveals that the applications of Chaga powder can be extended to industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and agriculture. However numerous publications focused on the pharmaceutical benefits of Chaga with few publications on other applications. Overall, chaga is a promising natural resource with a wide range of potential applications and therefore the diverse array of therapeutic compounds makes it an attractive candidate for various applications such as plant biofertilizers and active ingredients in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. Thus, further exploration of Chaga's potential benefits in agriculture and other industries could lead to exciting new developments and innovations.

Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal-Stem-Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Reduce Skin Inflammation In Vitro

The protective roles of extracellular vesicles derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells against oxazolone-induced damage in the immortalized human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT were investigated. The cells were pretreated with or without UCMSC-derived extracellular vesicles 24 h before oxazolone exposure. The pretreated UVMSC-EVs showed protective activity, elevating cell viability, reducing intracellular ROS, and reducing the changes in the mitochondrial membrane potential compared to the cells with a direct oxazolone treatment alone. The UCMSC-EVs exhibited anti-inflammatory activity via reducing the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α. A mechanism study showed that the UCMSC-EVs increased the protein expression levels of SIRT1 and P53 and reduced P65 protein expression. It was concluded that UVMSC-EVs can induce the antioxidant defense systems of HaCaT cells and that they may have potential as functional ingredients in anti-aging cosmetics for skin care.

Theoretical Evaluation of Michelia Species’ Bioactive Compounds and Theraupetic Potential: A Literature Review

Michelia alba is a multifunctional plant found in Indonesia and is also called magnolia. Michelia alba is a tree known for its essential oil, which has long been used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. The potential of M. alba is immense for use in the prevention and treatment of disease as well as the management of human health and wellness. To date, there have been few publications regarding the biological activities of M. alba, focusing on tyrosinase inhibitory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. However, M. alba may have additional undiscovered biological activities associated with its bioactive compounds. The purpose of this literature review research is to find out the bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential of the M. alba plant through literature searches that can be a reference for further research. The literature review method is carried out by searching and collecting data from literature sources obtained from several national and international journals that review bioactive compounds and the therapeutic potential of M. alba plants. Based on the literature review, it was found that M. alba has bioactive compounds namely linalool (72.8 flower oil and 80.1% leaf oil), α-terpineol (6.04% flower oil), phenylethyl alcohol (2.58% flower oil), β-pinene (2.39% flower oil) and geraniol (1, 23%) which have therapeutic activities such as mental health disorders, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemia, antimaagic, antidiarrheal, anti-asthma, and antihyperpigmentation. In traditional medicine it is used to treat fever, syphilis, gonorrhea and malaria, bronchitis, prostatitis, cancer, headache, sinusitis, cough, inflammation of the respiratory tract, chest fullness, flatulence, nausea, body and underarm odor, and vaginal discharge.

Halal enzymatic cosmetic ingredients: The role of enzymes in ingredients selection

Halal enzymatic cosmetic ingredients: The role of enzymes in ingredients selection

Oxidative Stability of Virgin and Refined Argan [Argania spinosa L. (Skeels)] Oil under Accelerated Aging Conditions and Shelf-Life Prediction at Room Temperature: A Comparative Study

Argan kernels, fruits regurgitated by goats, are 30% cheaper than the regular kernels used to prepare food argan oil. The use of such argan kernels as a cosmetic ingredient, after refining, is thus economically attractive. The oxidative stability of argan oil prepared from sub-quality kernels is not known. In the present paper, the physicochemical quality, oxidative stability indices, and bioactive compounds of refined argan oil (RAO) obtained from sub-quality kernels and virgin argan oil (VAO) were compared and evaluated over a period of storage of 12 weeks at 60 °C. Quality parameters consisted of free fatty acids (FFAs), peroxide value (PV), p-anisidine value (p-AV), UV extinction coefficients (K232 and K270), total oxidation, iodine and saponification values, induction time, fatty acid composition, and tocopherol content. Our outcomes reveal that the combined effects of refining and storage generally resulted in high values of the routinely measured quality indices, including FFA, p-AV, K270, K232, and PV. Likewise, refining reduced the levels of individual tocopherols and unsaturated fatty acids (USFAs) but increased saturated fatty acids (SFAs). Similar trends were observed under storage with decreased levels of tocopherols and high SFA for both RAO and VAO. Storage also resulted in an increased level of USFAs in the case of RAO but not in VAO. The obtained results show that RAO was more sensitive to oxidation than VAO. At room temperature, RAO had a shorter induction time of six months, implying that RAO will have a shorter shelf life compared to VAR. Thus, such instability means that the refining process for argan oil must be carried out with great care, and this oil needs to be protected once refined.

Microencapsulation – A versatile process transforming disperse fluids and solutions into perfectly spherical Microspheres and Microcapsules for controlled active agent release

AbstractMicrospheres can be found in all areas of our daily lives, as they are essential ingredients in medicine, cosmetics, food or fertilizers. However, their application in building materials is scarce, as high requirements, such as chemical, thermal and mechanical stability, and limited efficient methods for microgranules and controllable drug delivery have impeded further applications. The patented drip‐casting process of BRACE offers an easy and efficient access to perfectly spherical and highly monodisperse Microspheres and Microcapsules (15 μm – 15000 μm) from dispersions, melts, solutions or emulsions. While Microspheres integrate an active agent into a matrix (matrix‐encapsulation), Microcapsules consist of a core and a membrane (core‐shell principle). Both encapsulation methods provide straight forward design capabilities for the materials of the future especially in the construction industry, where controlled released of active agents is an essential tool for self‐healing concrete. Within this paper, the challenges within the encapsulation of active agents for building materials including long‐term stability in harsh conditions will be discussed and adequate solutions towards active Microspheres applicable for self‐healing concrete presented.

Component composition and biological activity of essential oil of plant Zinnia elegans

By the method of steam distillation, samples of essential oil were obtained from a plant cultivated in the East Kazakhstan region. The essential oil was obtained with a yield in terms of air-dry raw materials. The method of gas-liquid chromatography carried out a quantitative analysis of the components of the essential oil. The quantitative content of essential oil components was calculated from the areas of gas chromatographic peaks without using correction factors. The main components of Zinnia elegans essential oil are α-terpineol, β-myrcene, myrtenal and camphene. Terpineol has a pleasant, lilac-like odor and is a common ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and fragrances. Pleasant smelling oily liquid. Myrcene has a large number of beneficial properties for the body, whether pure or in aromatherapy through the essential oils that contain it: Sedative and muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, interferon inhibition, gastric and duodenal ulcers, antalgic and antinociceptive, reduces sensitivity to pain by self-healing endogenous derivatives of morphine. Myrtenal - has an anti-inflammatory, resolving effect on acne, infiltrates. Increases the protective barrier of the epidermis. Antioxidant, rejuvenating. Camphene components are effective in the treatment of fungal, viral and bacterial infections that affect the respiratory system.

Potential of Collagen as an Active Ingredient in Cosmetics

Skin is the part of the outer body that is most often exposed to external factors, especially ultraviolet radiation. The skin has an important role in supporting the appearance so that it can affect human social life. Skin aging is a process of decreasing the body's physiological functions that cannot be avoided. The aging process of the skin can be caused by a decrease in collagen density and replacement of essential structural proteins so that the skin loses its integrity and elasticity. Collagen is the most abundant protein in humans which can be found in bones, muscles, skin and tendons. Several studies have shown that damaged collagen fibers can be replaced by new fibers when collagen production is stimulated, which is why many cosmetic industries are competing to develop the use of collagen. Collagen has shown potential as an antioxidant, skin moisturizer, and anti-aging. Therefore, this article examines the benefits of collagen, especially in the cosmetic field. This article also discusses the sources of collagen with the best properties as active ingredients for skin care products

Potential of Natural Based-Skincare Cosmetic Ingredients for Naturally Glowing Skin

The use of skincare products is the primary need in modern society. There is an increase in awareness of maintaining beauty and healthy skin, as well as the desire to have naturally glowing, healthy skin, which is in line with the rise in the use of cosmetics, especially skincare products. Nature provides many plants and marine resources (such as algae) that can be utilized as essential ingredients for cosmetics preparations with various benefits such as cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and sun protectors, a primary series of skincare products to gain naturally glowing, healthy skin. This review aims to provide information about plants and marine algae that can be used as skincare ingredients, their phytochemical contents, and their function in cosmetics to achieve naturally glowing skin. Various plants and marine algae categorized based on their benefits as skincare have great potential to be developed as ingredients in cosmetic preparations. The content of phytochemical compounds in these plants and marine algae supports these benefits. Each skincare category has major phytochemical compounds that play a role in providing these benefits.

Fucoidan isolated from the edible seaweed Sargassum fusiforme suppresses skin damage stimulated by airborne particulate matter

Particulate matter (PM) pollution is a major environmental factor to global health problems. It exposes to the skin of human body, induces skin diseases and aging. Sargassum fusiforme is rich in a variety of bioactive substances and possesses the potential to protect skin against PM-stimulated damage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the fucoidan (SF-F4) isolated from S. fusiforme on PM-stimulated skin damage in human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) and human dermal fibroblasts (HDF cells). The results show that PM significantly increased ROS level and promoted the cell death in both HaCaT cells and HDF cells. However, SF-F4 effectively increased the viability of PM-treated HaCaT cells by inhibiting apoptosis via scavenging intracellular ROS. In addition, SF-F4 regulated the expressions of MMPs and pro-inflammatory molecules in PM-stimulated HDF cells in a concentration-dependent manner, thus, it increasing pro-collagen content of PM-stimulated HDF cells. In conclusion, the current findings indicate that SF-F4 can effective inhibit PM-induced oxidative stress and reduce the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors and MMPs in cells, thereby slowing down the triggering of skin damage, suggesting that SF-F4 may be a potential pharmaceutical or cosmetic ingredient.

Physico-Chemical Properties of Collagen Hydrolysates and Their Application in Skin Care Cosmetics

Collagen is a biodegradable polymer with many beneficial properties, such as high biocompatibility with skin, excellent film-forming ability, antimicrobial and antioxidant actions, etc. It has received increasing attention in various research and practical fields for its potential applications. However, the use of collagen can be problematic due to its high molecular weight, which can be resolved by hydrolysis into smaller polypeptides. Efforts have also been made to find alternative sources of collagen and its hydrolysates. One such promising source is poultry by-products rich in type I collagen, the most important collagen for practical use. This article analyzes the physico-chemical properties of collagen hydrolysates isolated from the superficial soft tissues of chicken paws. The results obtained show that the use of Neutrase yields a hydrolysate that exhibits greater surface activity at the liquid-gas interface, enhanced wetting ability, and better adhesion to hydrophobic surfaces. Therefore, it can be recommended as a multifunctional ingredient for skin care cosmetics. A cream formula with collagen hydrolysate was developed. Cream is characterized as a multiple emulsion with a moisturizing effect.

Development of a “Green” Emulsion with a Milk Protein Hydrolysate: An Evaluation of Rheology, Texture, In Vitro Bioactivity, and Safety

Bioactive peptides are promising cosmetic active ingredients that can improve skin health and appearance. They exhibit a broad spectrum of activity, including anti-aging, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of this study was to develop a safe, stable, and efficacious environmentally friendly (“green”) emulsion using a milk protein hydrolysate as a model active ingredient. Potential emulsions were formulated with biodegradable emollients, stabilized with naturally derived mixed emulsifier, and prepared by cold process. They were evaluated for rheological behavior (continuous rotation and oscillation tests), physical stability (dynamic mechanical thermal analysis—DMTA test), and texture profiles, as well as cytotoxic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Rheological characterization revealed shear-thinning flow behavior with yield point from continuous rotation tests and predominantly elastic character from oscillation (amplitude and frequency sweep) tests, with small structural change detected in the DMTA test. These results implied satisfactory rheological properties and good stability. Texture analysis revealed acceptable spreadability and substantivity of the emulsions. The protein hydrolysate showed antioxidant activity. The developed emulsions showed low antibacterial activity against selected microorganisms, but this was due to the action of preservatives, not peptides. All potential emulsions showed a desirable safety profile. The results obtained provide the basis for the next stage of formulation development, i.e., in vivo efficacy tests.

Biotreatment of Industrial Wastewater using Microalgae: A Tool for a Sustainable Bioeconomy.

Fresh water is one of the essential sources of life, and its requirement has increased in the past years due to population growth and industrialization. Industries use huge quantities of fresh water for their processes, and generate high quantities of wastewater rich in organic matter, nitrates, and phosphates. These effluents have contaminated the freshwater sources and there is a need to recycle this wastewater in an ecologically harmless manner. Microalgae use the nutrients in the wastewater as a medium for growth and the biomass produced are rich in nutrition that can cater growing food and energy needs. The primary and secondary metabolites of microalgae are utilized as biofuel and as active ingredients in cosmetics, animal feed, therapeutics, and pharmaceutical products. In this review, we explore food processing industries like dairy, meat, aquaculture, breweries, and their wastewater for the microalgal growth. Current treatment methods are expensive and energy demanding, which indirectly leads to higher greenhouse gas emissions. Microalgae acts as a potential biotreatment tool and mitigates carbon dioxide due to their high photosynthetic efficiency. This review aims to address the need to recycle wastewater generated from such industries and potentiality to use microalgae for biotreatment. This will help to build a circular bioeconomy by using wastewater as a valuable resource to produce valuable products.

Contribution of cosmetic ingredients and skin care textures to emotions.

Emotions play an important role in consumers' perception of a sensory experience. The objective of this work was to investigate the ability of basic skin care formulas (i.e. without interference of odour, colour and packaging) and pillar ingredients (i.e. emollients and rheology modifiers) to elicit emotions. Another objective was to track, as claimed by neurocosmetics, the possible effect of formulas to trigger emotions from their direct biochemical effects on the skin. Standard methodologies were mobilized, combining subjective and behavioural parameters (i.e. verbatim, prosody and gesture). Sense and Story methodology based on a collection of metaphoric verbatim was conducted after an induction phase. In addition, an experimental electrophysiological real-time visualization method was tried as a first experience in cosmetics. Finally, the ability of formulations with emotional benefits to modulate the release of neuropeptides by sensory neurons was evaluated on a 3D human model (epidermis co-cultured with sensory neurons). Skin care formulas were shown to play a role in emotional potential and the types of emotion generated, while changing one ingredient mostly acted on the intensity of the emotions. Verbatim provided contrasted answers depending on the protocol, highlighting the interest of non-verbal approaches to detect subtle effects. The invitro model substantiated physiological effects of skin care formulas with emotional potential on human skin sensory neuron activity. Emotions were impacted by the change in ingredients and were better captured through non-verbal methods.

Frequency of perfume in 398 children's cosmetics

ObjectivePerfume (Parfum) or fragrance is a natural or synthetic cosmetic ingredient added to emit a pleasant aroma or to improve the odor of a cosmetic formula. It is a mixture of substances, not revealed by the manufacturer, which may contain ingredients with allergenic potential, endocrine disruptors, and other possible harmful effects on human health. This study aims to analyze children's cosmetics labels to assess the presence of Perfume. MethodsThe researchers randomly visited points of sale in Curitiba, the capital of a southern Brazilian state; in order to catalog the largest possible number of children's cosmetics items. Results398 children's cosmetics were analyzed and found Parfum on 295 (74.1 %) of the labels, including 90.4 and 79,1 % of the shampoos and wet wipes, respectively. ConclusionExposure of children's skin to fragrances can lead to local side effects such as allergies, but also to systemic effects, and the lack of knowledge of the general population and health professionals about its possible deleterious effects emphasizes the importance of changes in the regulation of cosmetics aiming to reduce the use of this ingredient.

ANALISIS KEUNTUNGAN DAN PROFITABILITAS USAHATANI RUMPUT LAUT DI KECAMATAN JEROWARU KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

Improving community livelihoods can be done through employment in the marine and fisheries sector. One of the strategic commodities to be developed is seaweed. Seaweed is widely used as a processed ingredient for food, cosmetics, and medicine. East Lombok Regency is one of the largest seaweed development areas in West Nusa Tenggara, even one of its areas is called Seaweed Village. The method of determining the location using purposive sampling and the method of determining the sample with incidental sampling. This study aims to determine the benefits and profitability of seaweed farming in Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency. Based on the results of the study, the average profit obtained was Rp 55,283,003 per long line per year, where the average total revenue was Rp 65,630,000 per long line per year and the average total cost was Rp 10,676,582 per long line per year. Then the profitability analysis is calculated with NPM (Net Profit Margin) and ROI (Return Of Invesment), where the NPM value is 534.29% and the ROI value is 83.23%, meaning that seaweed farming is feasible.
 Keywords: Profit, Profitability, Seaweed

Exploring marine collagen: Sustainable sourcing, extraction methods, and cosmetic applications

The predominant sources of collagen for cosmetic purposes were traditionally derived from bovine and porcine products, such as bones, tendons, and connective tissues. However, these sources are gradually declining in popularity due to their restricted availability, religious constraints, and disease-related concerns. Consequently, there is an urgent necessity to explore alternative sustainable collagen sources. Marine species offer a promising and sustainable supply for alternative collagen sources due to lower risk of disease transmission, freedom from religious restrictions, biocompatibility, lower molecular weight, lower production costs, and simpler absorption by the human body. This study objective highlights to explore potential collagen sources from marine resources (fishes, poriferans, mollusks, crustaceans, echinoderms, and coelenterates) for cosmetic applications. A variety of marine collagen sources with different extraction techniques will be compared. The study finds that fish by-products, particularly skins and bones, are becoming a very encouraging sustainable collagen source contrasted with other alternatives. They exhibit a significant collagen content, comprising up to 61.26 % of their dry weight under acid-soluble collagen (ASC) extraction method. Fish skin and bone-derived collagen is mostly composed of type I collagen and has been proven to possess notable capabilities as an antioxidant, antiaging, and skin-whitening agent. Therefore, the utilization of marine collagen as a key ingredient in cosmetics promotes responsible sourcing, encourages eco-friendly practices, and fosters a circular economy by making the most of underutilized marine materials.