Research — aging

Research Summary: The last two decades have seen an increase in active-led skin care products in over-the-counter and retail marketplaces. Consumers have become more knowledgeable about the ingredients used in topical products, resulting in formulations with vitamins and other active ingredients gaining popularity. Further, with the need for instantaneous and short-term benefits, consumers are moving towards high doses of active products. This poses a challenge for formulation scientists to stabilize high active doses and ensure potency over the shelf life. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one such ubiquitous active commonly found in topical products claiming brightening, skin firming, and...

Research Summary: Introduction: Ever since the inception of man’s perception towards beauty, there has been a constant inclination toward the care of one’s appearance. The concept of beauty in Ayurveda is present as early as in *Caraka Samhitā* in the form of *varnya dashemani*. Beauty presents a standard of comparison, and it can cause resentment and dissatisfaction when not achieved. For the maintenance of beauty, there has been a dedicated branch of science—cosmetics. However, owing to side effects like allergies, photosensitivity, and even malignancies due to synthetic chemicals, there has been a growing demand for plant-based cosmetics. Aloe vera is...

Research Summary: Lycium barbarum (Gouqizi, Fructus Lycii, Wolfberry) is well known for nourishing the liver, and in turn, improving eyesight. However, many people have forgotten its anti-aging properties. Valuable components of *L. barbarum* are not limited to its colored components containing zeaxanthin and carotene but include polysaccharides and small molecules such as betaine, cerebroside, β-sitosterol, p-coumaric acid, and various vitamins. Despite the fact that L. barbarum has been used for centuries, its beneficial effects on our bodies have not been comprehensively studied using modern technology to unravel its therapeutic effects at the biochemical level. Recently, our laboratory has demonstrated its...

Research Summary: Background: Skin aging manifests in various forms such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and dryness. Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, especially ultraviolet light-induced oxidative radicals, contribute to the etiology of aging. Human skin requires both water- and lipid-soluble nutrient components, including hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants. Vitamins C and E play important protective roles in the aging process and must be supplied exogenously. Raspberry leaf extracts contain botanical actives with the potential to hydrate and moisturize the skin. Topical products containing these ingredients may therefore provide enhanced anti-aging effects compared to single-ingredient formulations.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the...