Thi Quynh Tien Pham 1, Carly Musleh, Paul Carter and Amanda Solaiman 1 * 1 – School of Cosmetic Science, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, England * Correspondence: Amanda.solaiman@sunderland.ac.uk Background: Hair is an integral part of the body as it serves numerous functions. Among hair care products, shampoos play a critical role in cleansing… Read more »

Ghaida Mustafa a b*, Bhagyashree Kamble a c, Shankar Katekhaye c, Mohammed Bensharada d, James Fearnley c, Anant Paradkar a a – Centre for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford BD7 1DP, UK. b – Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Qasr Avenue, Khartoum, Sudan. c… Read more »

Ferdos Ali1 1 – Newcastle University, UK. Supervisor: Professor Mark Birch-Machin Background: Variation in skin colour is the most noticeable of human polymorphisms yet skin’s primary functions of maintaining homeostasis, defence against environmental insults (solar ultraviolet radiation, pollution, ozone). Historically, skin biology research has mostly focussed on white Northern European skin. However, from limited research… Read more »

Shu Min Leticia Song1, Maria Teresa Borrello1* 1 – School of Cosmetic Science, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, England * Correspondence: Maria.Borrello@sunderland.ac.uk; Tel.: +44-748-5750-448 Abstract: Carthamus tinctorius L., commonly known as Safflower, is a thistle-like annual plant characterized by its distinctive orange flowers. It is widely used as a natural dye and colouring agent… Read more »

Maria Koutsanastasi1, Shu Min Leticia Song1, Maria Teresa Borrello1 1 – School of Cosmetic Science, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, England * Correspondence: Maria.Borrello@sunderland.ac.uk; Tel.: +44-748-5750-448 Abstract: Oleocanthal (OC), chemically known as 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl (E,3R)-4-formyl-3-(2-oxoethyl)hex-4-enoate, is a rare polyphenol found in olive oil, constituting only about 10% of its composition. First discovered in 1992, this… Read more »

Zainab Patel1 1 – De Montford University, UK Chitosan polymer films modified with glycerol, vitamin c and retinol were prepared using the casting method. The aim was to investigate and explore the impact of adding glycerol (0.2% w/v), retinol, and vitamin c (in the concentrations of 0.2 and 0.4% w/v) and the physical, mechanical, and… Read more »

Chalisa Supjaroenporn1 2, Maria Teresa Borrello1, and Nuntawat Khat-Udomkiri 2 1 – School of Cosmetic Science, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, England 2 – School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand Abstract: Environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional solvents are increasingly sought by both industry and academia. In the cosmetic… Read more »

R. Baker1, R. Williams1, G.E. Westgate1, A.D. Pawlus2, J. Zguris2, M.J. Thornton1 1 – Centre for Skin Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK 2 – Aveda, Hair Innovation & Technology, Minneapolis, USA With age, female scalp undergoes significant structural and molecular changes. We previously reported the dermal environment impacts the ageing… Read more »

Jaana Ailus1, 1 – Liverpool John Moores University, UK Background info This work examines the ethnobotanical history and scientific potential of Epilobium angustifolium, commonly known as fireweed, as a valuable ingredient in cosmetic formulations. E. angustifolium claims a long history of traditional use across Northern Europe, Asia, and North America for its therapeutic properties, including… Read more »

Filipa de Castro1 2, Andrej Kováčik2, Márcio Rodrigues1, Gilberto Alves1 1 – Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, Covilhã, Portugal 2 – Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203/8, 500 03 Hradec Králové 3, Czechia The major function of the human skin is to protect… Read more »