Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in
humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very …

In recent years, interest in the health effects of natural antioxidants has increased due to
their safety and applicability in cosmetic formulation. Nevertheless, efficacy of natural …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional knowledge is a particular form of practice or
skill set that was developed in ancient times and was sustained through generations via the …

Aims Oral mucosal diseases can lead to pain, difficulty speaking and eating, psychological
distress, and cancer. Topical drug delivery using biological macromolecules, specifically …

The projection of world population growth with concurrent generation of large volumes of
agro-industrial waste that negatively affect the environment is of great concern. Therefore …

Background and rationale Xerosis cutis (also referred to as xeroderma, dry skin, asteatosis)
affects more than 10 million individuals in Germany. It is among the most common …

Background The convergence of food and cosmetics in the beauty industry is a major trend
in the recent years, gaining an enormous importance on consumer habits including the diet …

In recent years, significant progress has been made in transdermal drug delivery systems,
but there is still a search for enhancers that can improve the absorption of active substances …

Triacylglycerols (TAGs) exhibit a monotropic polymorphism, forming three main polymorphic
forms upon crystallization: α, β'and β. The distinct physicochemical properties of these …

Chronologically-aged skin displays multiple functional changes in both the dermis and the
epidermis. It appears that epidermal dysfunction, compromised permeability homeostasis …