3 citations
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review highlights the potential of valorizing citrus by-products, particularly hesperidin from orange peels, as sustainable ingredients in skincare for antiaging, pigmentation, wound healing, and UV damage protection, emphasizing hesperidin's role in a circular economy approach.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Molecules” This study comparatively evaluated different extraction techniques for Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi leaf extracts and found that conventional extraction with ethanol yielded the highest antioxidant activity and beneficial effects on skin cell viability, supporting its potential use in sustainable cosmeceutical formulations targeting skin aging.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” This review explores the diverse roles of rosemary, covering its nutritional and medicinal uses, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and evaluates various extraction methods, with a focus on sustainable practices and commercial prospects.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study successfully extracted gallic acid and ferulic acid using a biocompatible aqueous two-phase system, suggesting a sustainable approach for producing antioxidants as food supplements for hair health.
This review explores the extraction, characterization, and skin cosmetic effects of phenolic compounds and pigments from marine macroalgae, highlighting their documented benefits for skin health, such as whitening, moisturizing, photoprotection, and anti-aging effects, without adverse health impacts.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Biopolymers” This review explores the eggshell matrix as a potential sustainable and cost-effective alternative source for glycosaminoglycans, but highlights the need for further research to enhance extraction techniques and economic viability.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
25 citations
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March 2024 in “Sustainability” This paper discusses strategies for creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions, highlighting the use of food waste, fermentation processes, and low-energy emulsification methods to minimize carbon footprint while preserving the bioactive properties of raw materials.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study's literature synthesis suggests that silymarin, derived from milk thistle, may offer protective benefits for the skin, including defense against UV damage and support for wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
This study developed a natural herbal hair dye powder using Eclipta prostrata, Nigella sativa, and Aloe Vera, which offers safe and environmentally friendly hair coloring while avoiding harmful effects associated with conventional dyes.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using extracts from plants like amla and aloe vera, demonstrating effective hair and scalp cleansing, good foaming capacity, and eco-friendliness, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable personal care products.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, researchers investigated GAGs from the marine invertebrate Microcosmus exasperatus, finding that its polysaccharides possess antitumoral properties without affecting anticoagulant activity. The unique composition shows potential for cancer treatment when combined with existing therapies in future studies.
This review synthesizes evidence on strategies to preserve donor aesthetics and reserve in follicular unit extraction, emphasizing conservative extraction limits and long-term planning to prevent donor site morbidity.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
This study explored Black Sea shark liver oil-based emulgels, finding that the addition of borage oil (Gel 2) enhanced the anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties compared to shark liver oil alone (Gel 1) and a reference diclofenac gel, suggesting promising eco-friendly applications in dermatocosmetics.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Marine Science” This study found that Codium sp. cultivated in IMTA systems can be a sustainable source of bioactive ingredients for skin care products, with various fractions providing photoprotective, wound-healing, and antimicrobial benefits in vitro.
July 2026 in “Antioxidants” This review identifies agri-food by-products as promising sources of antioxidant compounds for cosmeceutical applications, examining their potential for skin, oral, and hair care, while noting the need for further research on safety and clinical efficacy.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of a herbal anti-hair fall gel using natural ingredients like flaxseed, chia seeds, and aloe vera, highlighting its potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, and improve scalp health compared to synthetic alternatives.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review focuses on formulating and evaluating a herbal anti-hair fall gel using natural ingredients like flaxseed and curry leaves, highlighting its potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, and improve scalp health while offering a safer, environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic formulations.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights the potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of cosmeceutical ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and dermatological benefits but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of dermatological ingredients with antioxidant and regenerative properties but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties and applications of guava leaves, attributing their effectiveness to a rich phytochemical composition and modern extraction techniques, suggesting their potential as natural therapeutic agents across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical fields.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the significant potential of guava leaves as a source of natural therapeutic agents, noting their rich phytochemical content and diverse pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may support their application in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a novel periodate oxidation method for extracting keratin micro-units from waste hair and feathers, achieving yields of 31.28% and 20.64% respectively, enhancing the stability of oil-in-water emulsions and suggesting potential for sustainable biomaterial production.
19 citations
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March 2023 in “Resources” This review discusses the potential of solid-state fermentation for extracting polyphenolic compounds from agro-industrial wastes, but it reports no new experimental results.
This review describes deep eutectic solvents as a green alternative to toxic solvents in extracting bioactive compounds, highlighting their sustainability, production from natural ingredients, and beneficial properties for pharmaceutical applications.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Sustainability” In this study, researchers found that replacing natural aggregates with animal bones and human hair with increased microroughness may improve the mechanical strength and durability of concrete.
14 citations
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June 2024 in “Food Chemistry X” This review highlights that pomegranate leaf exhibits potential health benefits, such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects in vitro and in animal models, but calls for comprehensive human clinical trials to confirm these therapeutic benefits and ensure safety.