Xerosis is a common skin condition as well key aspect of number diseases associated to hereditary and acquired conditions. The objective this study was formulate evaluate the pluronic lecithin organogel containing natural moisturizing agents for topical application. Different formulations organogels were prepared by using Pluronic F127, Lecithin, Vitamin E, Aloe vera, water, sorbic acid, potass...

Cleanser technology has come a long way from merely cleansing to providing mildness and moisturizing benefits as well. It is known that harsh surfactants in cleansers can cause damage to skin proteins and lipids, leading to after-wash tightness, dryness, barrier damage, irritation, and even itch. In order for cleansers to provide skin-care benefits, they first must minimize surfactant damage to...

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The polysaccharide-rich composition of Aloe vera extracts (Aloe barbadensis Miller), often used in cosmetic formulations, may impart moisturizing properties to the product. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cosmetic formulations containing different concentrations of freeze-dried Aloe vera extract on skin hydration, after a single and a 1- and 2-week period ...

Polysaccharides are the major components of water extract from Dendrobium officinale, which have been thoroughly studied and found to favorable moisturizing properties on mammalian skin. However, structures polysaccharides skin remains unknown. The aim this study was characterize D. officinale polysaccharides, anti-oxidant activity role promoting effects aquaporin-3 (AQP3). Two crude polysaccha...

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin disease accompanied by an inflammatory reaction influenced heredity and environment. commonly occurs in infants children. Overcoming dryness of the important strategy management AD. One way using moisturizer (emollient) to increase barrier function. This study aimed compare degree hydration based on moisturizing time children with AD, immediately aft...

Objective To determine and compare the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and moisturizing effects of the liposomal and conventional lotion formulations containing octyl methoxycinnamte (OMC) as a sunscreen by in vivo methods. Materials and Methods The multilamellar liposomes (MLVs) containing OMC were prepared by fusion method and o/w emulsion was prepared as FDA standard sunscreen method. The SPF...

The results of several recent investigations indicate that length of day or photoperiod is an important factor in determining the length of growing season in certain species of woody plants. The short days of late summer and autumn stop stem elongation and the production of new leaves in a number of species long before temperatures are low enough to check growth. This has been strikingly demons...