topical formulation
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Effect of Skin Barrier Damage on Absorption and Action of Cosmeceuticals
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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Development and Evaluation of a Cost-Effective UV-Protective Cream Containing Para-Aminobenzoic Acid and Aloe Vera for Indian Climatic Conditions.
Abstract: The increasing incidence of ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced skin disorders has heightened the demand for effective, affordable photoprotective agents, especially in countries with high sun exposure such as India. This study aimed to develop a cost-effective and efficient UV-B protective cream formulation suitable for populations in Indian latitudes. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) was selected as the primary sunscreening agent due to its high UV-B absorption efficiency, low toxicity, and affordability compared with …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Phytopharmacognostical Study and Development & Assessment of Topical Herbal Ointment from Leaves of Calotropis gigantea
Abstract: Joint pain is a common problem that affects people all over the world and calls for efficient treatment solutions. The present study investigated the creation of a topical formulation for the treatment of joint pain that uses an extract from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea. C. gigantea is sometimes referred to as huge milk weed and aak leaves. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family. This versatile plant has …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 114–120 Read article