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    Effect of Skin Barrier Damage on Absorption and Action of Cosmeceuticals

    By Suraj Sen, Anit Jha, Praveen Yadav, Ujala, Anushka Maurya

    Abstract: The skin acts as a primary defensive barrier protecting the human body against environmental aggressors, microbial invasion, and chemical exposure. The integrity of the skin barrier, particularly the stratum corneum, plays a crucial role in regulating the permeation of substances applied topically. Cosmeceuticals, a hybrid category between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are designed to deliver biologically active ingredients into the skin to exert therapeutic or beneficial effects. However, the condition of …

    Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–19 Read article

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    Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Skin Cream

    By Suraj Sen, Anit Jha, Praveen Yadav, Karan Gautam, Raj Kumar Prajapati

    Abstract: Herbal cosmetics have gained significant attention in recent years due to increasing consumer preference for natural and safe skincare products. Herbal skin creams are semisolid formulations enriched with plant-derived ingredients that provide therapeutic as well as cosmetic benefits. These formulations are designed to enhance skin health by utilizing bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, and vitamins. Herbal creams are generally prepared using oil-in-water (O/W) or water-in-oil (W/O) …

    Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 20–32 Read article

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    Consumer Misuse of Cosmeceuticals and Its Role in Adverse Skin Reactions

    By Suraj Sen, Anit Jha, Praveen Yadav, Shah Mohmmed, Vikash Prajapati, Ajay Kumar

    Abstract: Cosmeceuticals represent a rapidly expanding category of products positioned between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, offering both aesthetic and therapeutic benefits. However, their widespread availability, aggressive marketing, and perception as inherently safe have contributed to increasing instances of consumer misuse. Misuse includes over-application, inappropriate combinations, prolonged unsupervised use, and use of high-potency active ingredients without dermatological guidance. Such practices have been strongly associated with a broad spectrum of adverse cutaneous reactions ranging …

    Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–16 Read article

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