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The newest skincare and haircare papers from PubMed, linked to the ingredients we decode. Summaries are the authors' own abstracts — we excerpt, attribute, and link out to the source.
124 papers under Cosmetic safety
The Anti-Aging Effects of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes on Skin and Their Potential for Personalized Skincare Applications.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025
Stem cell-derive exosomes have gained increasing attention in the skincare industry in recent years due to their multiple anti-aging benefits. However, differences in cell sources lead to significant heterogeneity in the composition of secreted exosomes, resulting in inconsistent biological effects. Moreover, the lack of standardized production protocols and the technical challenges associated… Read on PubMed →
Spectrum of sensitive skin in India: a collaborative expert position statement.
Frontiers in medicine · 2025
<h4>Introduction</h4>Sensitive skin poses a significant dermatological concern in India, influenced by diverse climatic conditions, cultural practices, and pollution levels. These factors contribute to the prevalence of sensitive skin, which is characterized by symptoms such as redness, itching, and dryness. Sensitive skin is better understood as a distinct syndrome rather than a linear… Read on PubMed →
Review of Applications of Zeolites in Dermatology: Molecular Perspectives and Translational Potentials.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
Zeolites, microporous aluminosilicates with tuneable physicochemical properties, have garnered increasing attention in dermatology due to their antimicrobial, detoxifying, and drug delivery capabilities. This review evaluates the structural characteristics, therapeutic mechanisms, and clinical applications of zeolites-including clinoptilolite, ZSM-5, ZIF-8, and silver/zinc-functionalized… Read on PubMed →
Association between urinary heavy metal concentrations, thyroid hormones, and birth outcomes among pregnant women in Isfahan City.
Scientific reports · 2025
Heavy metals are toxic elements that can have significant adverse effects on human health, particularly during vulnerable periods such as pregnancy. The presence of heavy metals in the environment can lead to increased exposure in pregnant women, which may adversely affect both maternal and neonatal health. This study investigates the relationship between heavy metal concentrations, thyroid… Read on PubMed →
Differential Subcellular Distribution and Physiological Responses of <i>Artemisia argyi</i> to Pb, Cu, and Zn Stress.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
<i>Artemisia argyi</i> is recognized as a promising phytoremediation crop due to its high economic value. A 90-day greenhouse pot experiment was conducted to assess the effects of different doses of lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) on the growth, heavy metal accumulation, and physiological responses of <i>A. argyi</i> cultivated in alkaline soil. The results indicated that exposure to Pb, Cu… Read on PubMed →
Toxicological Safety, Antimicrobial Efficacy, and Sensory Evaluation of River Sand-Derived Mica From Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Assessment for Cosmetic Applications.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
<h4>Background</h4>Mica is widely applied in cosmetics, construction, automotive, electronics, defense, and medical industries, particularly important in cosmetics as an ingredient in foundations, eyeshadows, lipsticks, and nail polishes for its pearlescent and shimmering effects.<h4>Aims</h4>To evaluate the suitability of mica minerals from Bangladeshi river sands for cosmetic applications by… Read on PubMed →
One-Step Microwave-Assisted Fabrication of Carbon Dots as Efficient Fluorescent Chemosensors for Hg<sup>2+</sup> and Fe<sup>3+</sup> Detection.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
Fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) were efficiently synthesized by a one-step microwave-assisted method using diphenylamine as a carbon precursor. The obtained CDs exhibit high stability and strong water solubility. Under UV irradiation, these CDs could emit bright green photoluminescence. These synthesized CDs have an average diameter of 1.8 nm (±0.46) and quantum yield (QY) as high as 44.69% using… Read on PubMed →
Heavy metal content of over-the-counter toothpastes-a systematic review of <i>in vitro</i> studies.
Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025
<h4>Background</h4>Heavy metal contamination of the environment has become a global problem because of their toxicity, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification. The daily use of toothpastes containing heavy metals can be a threat to the environment since they can bioaccumulate and reach toxic proportions, affecting water, soil and living organisms.<h4>Methods</h4>This… Read on PubMed →
Microalgae: revolutionizing skin repair and enhancement.
Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025
Microalgae are attracting growing interest in the cosmetics industry due to their rich content of antioxidants, vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which offer anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective benefits. Current research primarily focuses on individual species and isolated bioactive compounds. Several challenges persist, including scalability, cost-effective production, low… Read on PubMed →
CaSMO Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Cutaneous Adverse Events Related to Cancer Therapies in Darker Skin Phototypes.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025
The Canadian Skin Management in Oncology (CaSMO) project has expanded its practical recommendations to address cancer therapy-related cutaneous adverse events (CAEs) in patients with diverse skin phototypes, particularly those with darker skin phototypes. This initiative responds to growing awareness of the underrepresentation of non-White populations in cancer research, clinical trials, and… Read on PubMed →
Applications of heavy metal-based nanoparticles in cosmetics: a comprehensive review.
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology · 2025
The utilisation of heavy metal-based nanoparticles in cosmetic products has been steadily increasing because of their extraordinary physicochemical properties and benefits. In this thorough review, we will delve into the various types of nanoparticles, such as green nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, and carbon-based nanoparticles, with a special focus on heavy metal-based nanoparticles. These… Read on PubMed →
Assessing Heavy Metal Contamination in Food: Implications for Human Health and Environmental Safety.
Toxics · 2025
Ensuring food security is essential for achieving sustainable global development, requiring a balance between sufficient food production and maintaining its safety and nutritional value. However, this objective faces considerable challenges due to the infiltration of toxic metal species into the food supply. Heavy metals and metalloids, depending on their molecular form and daily dose, exhibit… Read on PubMed →
Evaluating reporting trends and adverse effects of cosmetic products in Saudi Arabia based on SFDA cosmovigilance data.
Scientific reports · 2025
This retrospective observational study aimed to assess category-specific side effect reporting trends for cosmetic products in the Saudi Arabian market. A total of 1714 reports were analyzed from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's (SFDA) Cosmovigilance Database over a four-year period (2020-2023). The analysis showed that 53.32% of reports were submitted by males consumer. Phone-based reporting… Read on PubMed →
Sustainable sensor from coconut waste for sensitive and simultaneous detection of heavy metals.
Chemosphere · 2025
Heavy metal detection is essential for both environmental monitoring and public health protection. Electrochemical sensors are a cost-effective and overly sensitive alternative to conventional analytical techniques, particularly when applied to complex matrices. In this study, biochars derived from green coconut mesocarp were synthesized via phosphoric acid activation followed by pyrolysis at four… Read on PubMed →
Phlorotannins from Phaeophyceae: Structural Diversity, Multi-Target Bioactivity, Pharmacokinetic Barriers, and Nanodelivery System Innovation.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
Phlorotannins, a unique group of polyphenolic compounds derived exclusively from brown macroalgae (Phaeophyceae), have gained substantial scientific and industrial interest due to their structural diversity and multifaceted bioactivities. These marine metabolites, composed of phloroglucinol units linked through various C-C and C-O-C bonds, exhibit broad-spectrum antioxidant, anti-inflammatory… Read on PubMed →
Role of personal care products as endocrine disruptors affecting reproductive age women.
Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025
The impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on public health is growing due to their wide-ranging consequence and likelihood of morbidity on human health. Humans are confronted with EDCs through their skin and drinks, as well as by inhaling. EDCs are extensively dispersed in the environment. EDCs have been shown to primarily influence puberty, the reproductive system, embryonic growth, the… Read on PubMed →
Heavy metals exposure and risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among school children in Makassar City, Indonesia.
Toxicology reports · 2025
This study investigated the associations between heavy metal exposures and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in school-aged children from Makassar, Indonesia, using an unmatched case-control design with 30 ASD cases and 30 controls without ASD (aged 6-11 years). Hair samples were analyzed by ICP-MS to quantify mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) levels. Parental questionnaires collected data on… Read on PubMed →
Extremophile-Derived Bioactives in Cosmeceuticals: Bridging Nutraceuticals and Skincare for Holistic Wellness.
Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
The integration of extremophile-derived bioactives into cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics offers a novel strategy to enhance skin health through both topical and systemic approaches. Extremophile microorganisms, adapted to extreme conditions, produce unique compounds such as <i>ectoine</i>, extremozymes, carotenoids, exopolysaccharides (EPSs), and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs). These… Read on PubMed →
Heavy Metal Contamination: Sources, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies with Insights from Nigerian Case Studies.
F1000Research · 2025
Heavy metal contamination has gradually become a highly significant global issue due to its continual existence in the environment and bioaccumulation in the ecosystems, posing deleterious risks to human health. The major objectives of the review is to investigate the sources, pathways, and toxicological impacts of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic, elucidating their health… Read on PubMed →
The influence of endocrine disruptors on the gut microbiota.
Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2025
Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are closely associated with the second brain, the microbiota-derived enteric nervous system, commonly referred to as the gut microbiota. The microbiota plays a crucial role in human health and the development of diseases. In today's industrialized world, the presence of EDs in air, water, and soil leads to primary human exposure through dermal contact and ingestion. The… Read on PubMed →