The growing interest in foods that can be beneficial to human health is bringing into focus
some products that have been used locally for centuries but have recently gained worldwide …

Benzophenone ultraviolet light filters (BPs) are high-production-volume chemicals
extensively used in personal care products, leading to widespread human exposure. Given …

Background Sunlight is one of the main harmful exogenous factors that induce the reactive
oxygen species formation. The human skin is the first line of photoprotection against harmful …

Chitosan nanocapsules, containing lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) oil (LGO), have
been developed in gel form in which acrylate (Ac) was incorporated as a thickener and …

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a topical and oral administration of
pumpkin seed oil (PSO) on the hair growth of BALB/c male mice. The animals had their …

Bitter melon extract (BME), which contains a variety of natural bioactive substances, has
diversified biological functions. The present study is aimed at evaluating the effects of dietary …

Sun protection is a complex topic, which involves various classes of compounds. The
photoprotective effectiveness of a sunscreen involves many biological activities, such as …

Sunscreening chemicals protect against damage caused by sunlight most absorbing UVA or
UVB radiations. In this sense, 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl) benzoxazole derivatives with amino …

In the recent years, growing concern about the potential toxicity of synthetic repellents has
led to the development of environmentally safe non-toxic insect control methods. Present …

Abstract Introduction The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is used in traditional
Chinese medicine. Periplaneta americana (P. americana) is rich in oil that has shown …