Human skin is continually changing. The condition of the skin largely depends on the
individual's overall state of health. A balanced diet plays an important role in the proper …

Oils derived from plant sources, mainly fixed oils from seeds and essential oil from other
parts of the plant, are gaining interest as they are the rich source of beneficial compounds …

The poor biological, mechanical and water-resistance properties of sodium alginate/guar
gum film (SG) limit its application in food preservation. To overcome this disadvantage, we …

Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(Roselle) seeds are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and unsaturated
fatty acids, and are a good source of minerals and antioxidants. Supercritical carbon dioxide …

The current study aims to review the prospects for baobab domestication and cultivation,
nutrient variability, food applications, industrial value and future potentials of the African …

Background The use of cosmetic products is considered a necessity for beautification in our
daily lives. Cosmetic products composed of natural oils or fats as a main ingredient for …

Exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major contributing factor to the increasing
number of skin cancer cases. Interest has grown to use plant extracts as natural ingredients …

The seeds of baobab were found to have both industrial and domestic uses due to their
essential oil qualities for topical medication. However, the seeds found in this study area in …

Seed oils sourced from West Africa are generally not well‐characterized, but likely to have
an untapped potential. This review aims to make an overview of fatty acid (FA) composition …

The oil obtained from the seeds of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai (Kalahari
melon) is highly sought after in the cosmetic industry as a prized ingredient to maintain …